as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the space shuttle can carry a maximum payload of approximately 50,000 pounds
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Recent Examples of payload
Donut Lab frames its support as crucial toward helping the company create a long-range craft with high payload, advanced maneuverability and long-range efficiency.
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New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
SpaceX has designed Starship and Super Heavy to serve as a fully reusable heavy-lift system for launching massive payloads into orbit or on trips to the moon, Mars or beyond.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
The launch, which carried a 300-kilogram payload—the heaviest ever for Iran—included an 'orbital propulsion system' and the Fakhr-1 satellite, reportedly for military use.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
SpaceX has designed Starship and Super Heavy to serve as a fully reusable heavy-lift system for launching massive payloads into orbit or on trips to the moon, Mars or beyond.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
The launch, which carried a 300-kilogram payload—the heaviest ever for Iran—included an 'orbital propulsion system' and the Fakhr-1 satellite, reportedly for military use.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payload
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If the rear passenger space is modest, the rear cargo space is class leading for a car this size.James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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These drones, loaded with an array of seeds, hover over target areas and release their precious cargo.Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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There’s just loads of people that turn up in a park, and there’s music.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kara Kramer’s illustrations, filled with the bright colors of the Rubik’s Cube and loads of shapes and geometric patterns, bring a delightful energy to the tale.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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The rest of him was placed on a cart and rolled out to a loading dock.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Phase 2 will double the number of loading docks, expediting off- and onloading for touring acts like rock shows or Broadway tours.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women disproportionately shoulder this burden, not just in their personal lives but also at work.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Payload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payload. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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