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as in to offer
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 to include
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 to earn
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in to behave
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 carry
Tackle one fix, and let momentum carry you.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
That reflection carried special meaning at the Johnson House, one of the nation's Underground Railroad sites.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Male seahorses are known for carrying, feeding and hatching eggs directly from a pouch on their body.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 June 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
That reflection carried special meaning at the Johnson House, one of the nation's Underground Railroad sites.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Male seahorses are known for carrying, feeding and hatching eggs directly from a pouch on their body.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The Traverse was then reportedly hit by the driver of a tractor-trailer hauling an empty logging trailer.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Marin ultimately hauled McNulty to court in 2022, and a judge ordered her to vacate, according to Vanity Fair.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Sit and Liu were packed and ready to flee when officers arrested them in June 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The schedule is packed, especially considering the game is played at a faster pace than even a decade ago.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake South Casco, Maine With 35 lakefront cottages and a lodge offering multiple styles of rooms, the all-inclusive Migis Lodge on Maine's Sebago Lake is a great choice for large families.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The driver of the bus sustained minor injuries.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire period; the strait could potentially close up again after that, or logistical concerns could arise if Tehran demands to earn traffic fees.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Dose, absorption and your own physiology all change how phytic acid behaves in the body.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Scientists note that larger oral doses may behave differently, and more research is needed to understand how phytic acid affects mineral availability at the tissue level.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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He was then transported by emergency medical services to New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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If enacted, the legislation would allow nuclear weapons to be transported, supplied or possessed in Finland where the country’s military defense requires it.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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