Engineers must account for live loads when designing the bridge to ensure safety under varying traffic conditions.

The geologist photographed a prominent load cast at the contact between the sandstone and mudstone layers.

Engineers must account for snow loads when designing the roof.

The politician's speech was full of loaded words that distracted from the real issues.

He was caught palming loaded dice at the poker table.

The captain inspected the load lines before the ship left harbor to ensure it wasn't overloaded.

Before departure, the officer checked the load line painted on the hull to make sure the vessel would not sink too deep when fully loaded.

The patient's viral load decreased significantly after starting the new antiviral therapy.

Before the ultramarathon, she followed a strict carbohydrate loading regimen to ensure her muscles were saturated with glycogen.

He was blowing a load of cash at the casino.