totes
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of totes
By shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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At first, the relationship was mostly the source of mockery that someone of the his stature apparently needs a full-time ego masseuse who often totes around enormous bags, which have generated speculation about their contents.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The best things had departed in the totes of people who knew what they were doing.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
She also totes lavender oil, a portable fan, a rosary and sour candies in a small bag she takes everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The iconic beige check gets a casual revival in a collaboration with swim brand Hunza G. See it on totes, bucket hats, board shorts and slippers this summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
My chair faced away from the crowd—toward Grandma’s wall of plastic totes.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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