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Synonyms

loads

British  
/ ləʊdz /

plural noun

  1. (often foll by of) a lot

    loads to eat

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adverb

  1. (intensifier)

    loads better

    thanks loads

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"There are still lots of wildfires that burn today… that are reducing our fuel loads and revitalizing ecosystems," said Hansen.

From Science Daily

Despite no rehearsal time, the light operator said: "It was loads of fun and my feet hurt from the heels. But it is all worth it for our Hazlitt audience."

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Loan growth has slowed because households aren’t buying property, and local governments are under pressure not to add to their debt loads.

From Barron's

Which they do, of course, but only after a lot of fine detective work and loads of compelling character development.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Clothier explains: "The methanogenic bacteria are gobbling up all the solids and generating loads of lovely methane, which we then catch in the hoods over the top."

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