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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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Gulf has long pursued industries that require loads of cheap energy—Aluminium Bahrain, a giant producer damaged over the weekend, dates to the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Modelling suggests this should reduce the heating and loads that caused extra charring, but this will be the first time the revised descent is flown with a crew.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It was loads of fun for cutting-edge dabblers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"According to workers at the mines, some 30-tonne trucks that carry lithium concentrate exceed their maximum loads by 15 more tonnes," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Nico loads up an old-school soul sample, which means he was paying attention on the bus when I said what I listen to.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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