laden

verb

Definition of ladennext
as in to load
to place a weight or burden on laden a ship with emergency medical supplies

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Recent Examples of laden There are pieces ladened with logos, perfect for showing off at a casual cocktail party. — Michael Loré, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023 For $90, a platter will hit your table ladened with a tin of caviar, six golden gorditas each the size of a blini, and puréed ayocote beans for dolloping. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 Even the weaker sketches, like the substitute teacher one and the Mother’s Day movie, were still enjoyable to watch and laden with strong jokes. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 10 May 2026 The interview seemed straightforward until a rogue comment unknowingly ladened with micro-aggressions brought everything to a halt. — Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023 Ships still laden with some 240 tons of aid that arrived just a day earlier turned back from Gaza, according to Cyprus, which has played a key role in trying to establish a sea route to bring food to the territory. — Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, and Tia Goldenberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2024 Muñoz and Botello, both seniors at the school, watched as more than 50 students packed a narrow hallway after school, waiting to check out a second-floor classroom lined with racks of clothes and tables ladened with hygiene items, stickers and trinkets. — Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laden
  1. load
  2. burden
  3. fill
Verb
  • Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Definition of load
Verb
  • Unlike larger networks burdened by high costs, Mercury is built to grow sustainably, providing the right support without compromising independence.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Trump had argued that a president shouldn’t be burdened with defending himself against decades-old charges.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of burden
Verb
  • Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of fill

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“Laden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laden. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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