load up on

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Synonyms of load up onnext
1
: to ingest in usually large amounts
… I found a dozen or more United States senators loading up on fried chicken and champagne.—H. L. Mencken
2
: to acquire in usually large amounts
loaded up on hot stocks

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Rams load up on tight ends, receivers and edge rushers while staying thin at cornerback, even as NFL investigations into Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson could temporarily reshape the roster. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The stock that spent two years being ignored by the same investors who loaded up on Hilton and Marriott is now having its moment. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Plenty think the debate is simply hilarious and said all the moms should start a separate group chat without Michelle and agree to load up on the Oreos in the lunch boxes just to drive her crazy. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026 Parents showed up at Walmart in Hollywood, loading up on school supplies and clearing out shelves ahead of the start of school this week. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for load up on

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of load up on was in 1879

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