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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
For the monks or clerics, it is presented as a material substance, carried like a sack of gold on the demon’s back; the metaphors used are monetary or economic, as though the monks owe ordered syllables to God instead of the monetary tithe their vows of poverty render unnecessary.
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JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
These nuclear weapons can be carried by military aircraft—either gravity bombs dropped from bombers or tactical bombs that can be carried by dual-capable fighters.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The hot component of the CME carried much more energy than the cooler plasma.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Police said the pickup truck carried three people, including a 43-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Walnuts on the rise The price of walnuts grown and sold by Yuba-Sutter farmers rebounded sharply last year after plummeting in 2022 and 2023, a trend that carried statewide.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Jenner carried around what appears to be a fringe shawl, a smart move given the unpredictable weather across the pond.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
At times, his consistent offense carried KC’s starting lineup.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
These nuclear weapons can be carried by military aircraft—either gravity bombs dropped from bombers or tactical bombs that can be carried by dual-capable fighters.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The hot component of the CME carried much more energy than the cooler plasma.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Police said the pickup truck carried three people, including a 43-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Walnuts on the rise The price of walnuts grown and sold by Yuba-Sutter farmers rebounded sharply last year after plummeting in 2022 and 2023, a trend that carried statewide.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Jenner carried around what appears to be a fringe shawl, a smart move given the unpredictable weather across the pond.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
At times, his consistent offense carried KC’s starting lineup.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried
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The pass itself didn’t reach the end zone, but Rice hauled it in and carried it the remaining 11 yards for a score.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The department said the monkeys were being hauled from Tulane University.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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It can be washed and even packed on flights.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Facebook offered some $114 billion for the photo-sharing app, divided between its two co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, as well as investors and less than a dozen employees.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last earnings season, many management teams offered more conservative guidance in anticipation of a bigger pullback in consumer spending.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Linda Kenney Baden, a legal analyst and defense attorney whose past clients have included Aaron Hernandez, Phil Spector and Casey Anthony, said Robinson's defense may be more focused on avoiding the death penalty than proving his innocence.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adobe’s new editing offering was one of many product and partnership announcements at Max, which also included an investor day.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The building and its contents sustained around $100,000 in damage during the fire, WIVB reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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But a career cannot be sustained on hate alone.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dylan, Olivia and Karagach's performance earned them 36/40 from the judges and plenty of high praise.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exposing these cells to forms of stress that damage DNA — such as chemicals that mimic UV exposure — the scientists observed how the cells behaved inside their natural setting.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Without a complete skeleton, researchers couldn’t know what the body looked like or how the hominin behaved in its habitat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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After having multiple seizures on the sidewalk outside of The Viper Room, Phoenix was transported by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 15 to 20 people were evaluated and transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Tampa Bay Fire Rescue spokesperson Vivian Shedd said.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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