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as in hauled
to support and take from one place to another
each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack
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as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
all of the television networks will carry the president's speech
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as in included
to have as part of a whole
the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaved
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
during that difficult time the grieving parents carried themselves with unfailing grace and dignity
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Recent Examples of carried
Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
In 2016, Ivanov was named a presidential envoy for environment protection and transport, a job that carried no political weight and was widely seen as a honorary retirement.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Her spawn siblings cried out as she was carried past them.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Since then, Leandro has carried forward her legacy as Lima’s Bicycle Mayor.
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Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This elevated layer is then carried westward by strong easterly trade winds across the Atlantic.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Steve Gates carried a dark secret for more than two decades.
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Tim Uehlinger,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
One of those letters carried a message that still resonates today.
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Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
In 2016, Ivanov was named a presidential envoy for environment protection and transport, a job that carried no political weight and was widely seen as a honorary retirement.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Her spawn siblings cried out as she was carried past them.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Since then, Leandro has carried forward her legacy as Lima’s Bicycle Mayor.
—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
This elevated layer is then carried westward by strong easterly trade winds across the Atlantic.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Steve Gates carried a dark secret for more than two decades.
—
Tim Uehlinger,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
One of those letters carried a message that still resonates today.
—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried
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The 85 million pounds of food, including meat and fish, is expected to be hauled to multiple landfills in Los Angeles, Ventura and Riverside counties.
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The centerpiece of the property is the Mammoth Mine, a dormant gold operation that hauled up close to a literal ton of bullion in its day — 31,500 ounces, according to National Land Realty, which is listing the site.
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As the convention opened, hundreds packed the line stretching outside the convention center.
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The combo version ships with both the printer and the AMS 2 Pro packed together in a single large box with thick foam supports, transport locks, and protective bracing that secure the motion system during shipping.
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Once, out of those 14 calls, the auto-attendant offered to have an agent call me back when one became available.
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In April, the company offered its first voluntary buyouts.
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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Brun’s niece sustained injuries during the shooting that were not life-threatening — a scratch on her belly, said Brun.
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Once the cooling is done, the research team will evaluate how the fuel materials behaved under prolonged irradiation.
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Provenance explains what was allowed to occur, under what conditions and whether the system behaved as expected.
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Fire officials later said the lifeguard remained awake throughout the ordeal and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Brooks was arrested and transported to the Parker County Jail.
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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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