How to Use tote in a Sentence

tote

1 of 2 verb
Definition of totenext
Synonyms for totenext
  • The camera cuts to Nana proudly toting a weapon the size of her body, a smug look on her face.
    — Laura Zornosa, Time, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The compact style is easy to tote around yet still has enough room for most laptops.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • While there’s no place for change, this pocket-sized wallet is easy to tote around.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 21 Nov. 2023
  • JW Pei’s shoulder bags this Prime Day to tote around all summer.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 22 June 2021
  • Plus, the cute little tins are easy to tote around and make great stocking stuffers or hostess gifts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Borrow a Moke electric, open-air vehicle to tote the whole brood around town in a fun and unique way.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 19 May 2022
  • The power tool set also comes with a handy contractor bag to tote it around from job-to-job.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Still, this is a perfect screen to tote around in your pack and use as a second screen at the coffee shop or office.
    — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 13 July 2022
  • Select your favorite of three Warhol screen prints and tote it around on your shoulder, or pick one up to give as a gift.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Comfortable and easy to tote to and from the car, these beach chairs will make for better vacations.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • Use it as a wagon stroller to tote around a couple of little ones or as a plain old wagon to schlep around your gear.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
  • No one wants to tote bad, bulky gear for 3,000 miles out of romantic obligation.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Maybe your not so tech-savvy parents still listen to CDs and tote around hefty hardbacks and would be mind-blown by a tech gift to update their gear.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Breathable padded straps and back panels, along with the chest and hip straps, make this a comfortable bag for toting heavier items.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
  • When they’re done, a civilian toting a backpack brushes past to place his order.
    — Dalton Bennett, Washington Post, 25 June 2023
  • In other words, even the most forgetful person can safely tote it home.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Walsh Jesuit is a 10-time state champion, while the Cougars look to tote their first state soccer hardware back to Reading.
    — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has seen progress in the modest three-game winning streak his young team will tote into San Francisco.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Dec. 2021
  • That detachable handle is great for little ones who want to tote it around themselves.
    — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Of course, no sports ensemble is complete without one of the best gym bags, so having the right one to tote around your change of clothes and more is essential.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2022
  • The many design options are also key to making our young scholars treasure their backpacks and feel proud to tote them to and from school.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 July 2023
  • The spinner wheels make this bag easy to tote around — whether storing in a car trunk on your next road trip, or pulling it behind you down some cobblestone street abroad.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
  • For weeks, players on the women’s soccer team have been walking around campus toting huge white binders with the letters UCLA in blue-and-gold script on the front.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The couple plans to tote the cloudlike rainbow cushion to multiple shows today, Nathan Fast said.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023
  • How about a Biden Goose Chase Clock toting up the taxpayer dollars being wasted on this sham?
    — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Although the hit wasn’t her first song, the artist and her background dancers were virtually naked toting artillery guns.
    — Essence, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Your giftee can warm up at night on the backyard patio or tote this little fire pit to the beach on a chilly day in the convenient carrying case.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The spinner wheels make this bag easy to tote around — whether storing in a car trunk on your next roadtrip, or pulling it behind you down some cobblestone street abroad.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The two cupholders and deep storage basket were great for toting all our essentials.
    — Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • The glut has left people wanting to work through that excess of special bottles, and that includes toting those wines with them to restaurants.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024
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tote

2 of 2 noun
  • These rugged and heavy-duty totes are by far the most durable and the best tote bags on the market.
    — Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The backpacks and the tote have a padded section that could be used for a laptop or tablet.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2024
  • One is a smaller black handbag, and the other is a large black tote.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The rest of the lineup includes bags such as a backpack, a weekender, a tote, a pouch, and a belt bag.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Throw this in your backpack, suitcase, or tote to have handy.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023
  • From the beach to the farmer's market, this slouchy tote has room for your essentials plus lots more.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Wear with a roomy tote, leather slides and your favorite sunnies for a no-fail beach day look.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Demna has seeded the style out to the fit-your-life-in tote’s original fans.
    — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The camp has water totes, with around 500 gallons of water.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The totes come with a zippered pouch and are also easy to carry as a shoulder bag.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
  • What to Consider: Due to its small size, this tote is more like a purse than a travel bag.
    — Tara Block, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Chloé's classic tote with navy leather accents is my top pick for the season ahead.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023
  • The package is then loaded into a tote to the delivery van and sent out to the customer’s home.
    — Irving Mejia-Hilario, Dallas News, 11 July 2023
  • Think: a box of saltwater taffy and a Nicholas Sparks novel in your rattan tote.
    — Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The North Face also launched a new tote at Amazon this month that’s roomy enough to double as a weekender bag.
    — Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Kendra Scott has a great clear bag line, including wristlets, totes, and backpacks.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Send any news, comments, seascape soundscapes, and Trader Joe’s totes to talk@qz.com.
    — Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Tightly wrap the Italian sandwich in foil or plastic wrap to tote.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • Just to add even more color to your look, bring this mini tote from Dries Van Noten as your arm candy.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
  • This includes its totes, carry-on bags, and three-piece luggage sets.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Give a year of stories to spark conversation,Plus a free tote.
    — Ruth Awad, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The three styles include a backpack, a duffle bag, and a tote, each of which has its own eye-catching details.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Shop more stylish and functional totes at Gilt below before the sale ends.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • For that,you’ll need something bigger, like this large nylon tote.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Lo & Sons is offering up to 70 percent off totes, duffels, and more right now.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Forget those stiff structured styles; let this curvier tote bend and fold to your every need.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2023
  • On Lowe's The next time someone invites you over for a barbecue, tote this tool set along with you as a gift to the grill aficionado.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • These totes help keep everything tidy and stacked neatly.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Delsey Paris Take up to 30 percent off suitcases, backpacks, totes, and more.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Agility said its robot will move, load and unload totes in the Salem factory.
    — Mike Rogoway | Mrogoway@oregonian.com, oregonlive, 18 Sep. 2023

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