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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the department stores were loaded with goods for the holiday shopping season
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as in rich
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the guy in the fancy foreign sports car obviously was loaded
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as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
the departing party guest was loaded, so we held his car keys until he had sobered up
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as in ripped
slang
being under the influence of a recreational drug
wasted his life getting loaded and watching TV all day
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as in packed
to place a weight or burden on
students complaining that their teachers were loading them with work
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as in stuffed
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
she loaded her plate at the buffet with as much food as she could carry and with more than any sane person should eat
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Recent Examples of loaded
Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Campbell was serving a 24-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for committing a violent felony causing great bodily injury while in a street gang and carrying a loaded firearm in public.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Leonard looked like he was locked and loaded for another memorable performance in Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, but this one was over by halftime.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Declyn was arrested again in February 2024, when he was charged with allegedly illegally carrying a loaded firearm in New York City.
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Baltimore Ravens fans loaded up on charter buses on Sunday at Jimmy's Famous Seafood to go into enemy territory for a winner-take-all game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
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Kelly cited a string of events in which Hegseth allegedly appeared drunk with his staff.—
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Perry shared in the book that Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his addiction despite him never having been drunk on set.—
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Also on display, in conversation with Noland’s work, are the ripped and twisted canvases of the late Steven Parrino, who died on New Year’s Day in 2005.—
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The shapes appeared on a piece of paper with a ripped corner.—
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Kuhl Eclipser Hoody Perfect as a hooded base layer on a cooler winter morning or as a UV-protection layer during a hot summer day, Kuhl’s Eclipser Hoody is packed with technology, versatility, and comfort.—
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
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It’s stuffed with a cushy combination of down feathers and polyfiber fill, then wrapped up in lush velvet upholstery.—
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Even the hospitality of sending food home with them was taken away from me, as their refrigerator and freezer was stuffed from their prior parties.—
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
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Following the money Hinojosa and Bell have tied Abbott’s private-school voucher push to a broader argument about favoritism, arguing the program steers public dollars to mostly Christian schools while benefiting wealthy contributors.—
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
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“Loaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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