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car·ry·over
ˈker-ē-ˌō-vər 
ˈka-rē-
carried over; carrying over; carries over
: to persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
Example Sentences
Noun
superstitions that are carryovers from ancient times
Recent Examples on the Web
David Otey, Men's Health, 6 Dec. 2022
First NBA refs allowed the carryover dribble (a la Penny Hardaway 25 years ago), then allowed an extra step, than another.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Dec. 2022
Though the new season takes place over 8,000 miles away from the previous one, Tanya isn’t the only carryover.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2022
Partain said the biggest carryover from the beach is his ability to play through pressure moments.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022
Because those numbers are so low, the carryover effect in later years is a much shallower managerial pool.
—Mark Anderson, ajc, 11 Nov. 2022
No carryover soreness for Jake DeBrusk (hand/wrist), who was back on the line with Bergeron and Pavel Zacha.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Oct. 2022
The carryover Maxima will soon be minimized, as 2023 is its last model year.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 5 Oct. 2022
The Lightning enter the 2022 season with some carryover momentum after posting a three-game winning streak to close out the 2021 season.
—oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022
Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
Off-white pairs from Aquatalia, Franco Sarto, and Tory Burch are perfect for fall and winter, but can still carry over into the spring and summer all the same.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2022
Those rule changes cannot be imposed unless approved by the Major League Baseball Players' Association, and with the exception of the DH staying in the National League, none are expected to carry over to 2021.
—Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2020
By January 16th, employees will no longer accrue vacation hours, carry a vacation balance, or carry over unused vacation to subsequent years.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2023
Unfortunately for the Horned Frogs, their magic couldn't carry over into Monday night's national title game.
—Josh Criswell, Chron, 9 Jan. 2023
The risk for flooding will carry over into the afternoon as runoff from the San Mateo County mountains spills into the foothills east of 280.
—Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2023
An embarrassing loss to the Panthers shouldn't carry over into Sunday's game, as the Lions were adamant about their ability to manage adversity and respond accordingly.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2023
All those desirable traits carry over to the EV6 GT, but with a 256 horsepower and 99 pound-feet of torque bump, for a total of 576 hp and 545 lb-ft of torque.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Strengthening them has direct carryover to the bench press.
—David Otey, Men's Health, 6 Dec. 2022
First NBA refs allowed the carryover dribble (a la Penny Hardaway 25 years ago), then allowed an extra step, than another.
—Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Dec. 2022
Though the new season takes place over 8,000 miles away from the previous one, Tanya isn’t the only carryover.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2022
Partain said the biggest carryover from the beach is his ability to play through pressure moments.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022
Because those numbers are so low, the carryover effect in later years is a much shallower managerial pool.
—Mark Anderson, ajc, 11 Nov. 2022
No carryover soreness for Jake DeBrusk (hand/wrist), who was back on the line with Bergeron and Pavel Zacha.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Oct. 2022
The carryover Maxima will soon be minimized, as 2023 is its last model year.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 5 Oct. 2022
The Lightning enter the 2022 season with some carryover momentum after posting a three-game winning streak to close out the 2021 season.
—oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022
Verb
Showers are likely Thursday night and could carry over into Friday.
—Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
Off-white pairs from Aquatalia, Franco Sarto, and Tory Burch are perfect for fall and winter, but can still carry over into the spring and summer all the same.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2022
Those rule changes cannot be imposed unless approved by the Major League Baseball Players' Association, and with the exception of the DH staying in the National League, none are expected to carry over to 2021.
—Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2020
By January 16th, employees will no longer accrue vacation hours, carry a vacation balance, or carry over unused vacation to subsequent years.
—Kylie Robison, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2023
Unfortunately for the Horned Frogs, their magic couldn't carry over into Monday night's national title game.
—Josh Criswell, Chron, 9 Jan. 2023
The risk for flooding will carry over into the afternoon as runoff from the San Mateo County mountains spills into the foothills east of 280.
—Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2023
An embarrassing loss to the Panthers shouldn't carry over into Sunday's game, as the Lions were adamant about their ability to manage adversity and respond accordingly.
—Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2023
All those desirable traits carry over to the EV6 GT, but with a 256 horsepower and 99 pound-feet of torque bump, for a total of 576 hp and 545 lb-ft of torque.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1745, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Dictionary Entries Near carryover
Cite this Entry
“Carryover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carryover. Accessed 30 Jan. 2023.
Legal Definition
carryover
noun
car·ry·over
ˈkar-ē-ˌō-vər
: the portion of a deduction (as for a net operating loss) or credit which cannot be taken entirely in a given period and which may be deducted from taxable income of a later period compare carryback
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