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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
As the United States ventures into war with Iran, the nation carries lessons learned from past conflicts, including Vietnam.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
What developing country has been submitted to the onslaught from the most powerful nation in the world and yet been able to carry the solidarity to over a hundred countries?
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Lorenzo Pregliasco, political analyst and polling expert at YouTrend, said a rejection of the reform would carry significant political weight.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The brand carries elevated basics like lightweight cardigans , sweater tanks , shrugs , and the cutest wide-leg jeans , for affordable prices.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Mar. 2026
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John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
What developing country has been submitted to the onslaught from the most powerful nation in the world and yet been able to carry the solidarity to over a hundred countries?
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Lorenzo Pregliasco, political analyst and polling expert at YouTrend, said a rejection of the reform would carry significant political weight.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The brand carries elevated basics like lightweight cardigans , sweater tanks , shrugs , and the cutest wide-leg jeans , for affordable prices.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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Best Buy will also haul away televisions and larger appliances for a fee when new models are purchased, then work with electronics recyclers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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For now, the fastest road-going 3 Series can still haul a wardrobe at serious speed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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People who like luscious heritage hotels packed to the rafters with stories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and business owners packed city hall to ask questions about what could happen to the area if the city's operations are turned over to Paulding County—a move mandated by SB 630.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The project does not appear to have been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as of Thursday, but an affiliated project's TDLR filings offer more insights into the site development plans.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a telephone interview with Kyodo News on Friday, Araghchi denied closing the passageway, insisting instead that countries attacking Iran face restrictions, while others were being offered assistance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those include charges brought at the president's urging against some of his longtime critics, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two people were hospitalized with injuries sustained when an apartment building caught fire in El Sereno early Sunday morning.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Second, that accepted norms of the profession required aggressive interventions to sustain life.—
Robert S. Olick,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Brownwood slips past Godley Brownwood’s Aiden Jimenez broke a 0-0 tie with the game’s only goal, off an assist from Raven Prado, as the Lions earned a 1-0 win over Godley in a Class 4A Division 2 bi-district match on Friday at Briles Stadium in Stephenville.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Mbiya also earned the praise of Kansas coach Bill Self, who called him KU’s second-best player in the game behind superstar Darryn Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan highlighted that the oil shock is also behaving differently from past cycles.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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When leaders see a forecasting system behave consistently across cycles, confidence compounds, and the forecast becomes a foundation for planning rather than a topic of negotiation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Stillage is a heavy, moisture-rich byproduct that is typically difficult to transport or costly to dry for use as animal feed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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