carried

past tense of carry
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to wear or have on one's person I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of carried The livestreams were also carried by Detroit’s Arts and Entertainment Channel and detroitiptv, an affiliate of the Urban Information Network. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 To match her shoes, Hurley carried a small metallic gold clutch and accessorized with gold jewelry. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 The Phillies, up 3-1, maintained momentum that carried the offense to a five-run inning and an explosive win. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 That would have been a better result had the movie not reportedly carried a $260 million production budget. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025 Daniels was the second overall pick by the Washington Commanders last year and carried them to the NFC title game with an Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 The teen's friends carried him to the school's parking lot, where emergency personnel transported him to the University of Cincinnati West Chester Hospital. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025 Federal officers carried four people into the ICE facility on Tuesday night, according to CNN affiliate KATU. Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025 The move comes after the president conducted four armed strikes in the Caribbean on vessels the administration claimed carried drugs. Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried
Verb
  • Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce leaned over the side of their boat and hauled up a basket full of oysters, each just an inch or two in size.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The grant pursued by the city, part of the EPA Brownfields Program, requires that officials foster community input on the future development of the site once the rubble is hauled away.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • After Ozzy received shots for his blood clots, the entire Osbourne family, grandchildren included, packed a private plane for the trip.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Cheddar Cheese Cheddar is a popular cheese that's packed with nutrients, including calcium.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Many hotels, restaurants and attractions offered deep discounts to woo Nevadans into their establishments.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The Lennon collection will be offered during the auction house’s live Music Memorabilia sale in London later this month.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
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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.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Dodgers emerged as a juggernaut with a blockbuster offseason two winters ago, which included the additions of Japanese superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to go along with Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • The team came into Friday’s win-or-go-home game shorthanded after forward Satou Sabally sustained a concussion late in Game 3 and suffered another blow when forward Alyssa Thomas appeared to injure her shoulder before halftime.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is out week to week with an upper-body injury sustained in Thursday’s 4-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced Saturday morning.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • Hoka Rincon 4 One of the most affordable options on our list, the Hoka Rincon 4 has earned high praise from shoppers for its considerable comfort, support, and cushion.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • This dedication earned him a city proclamation recognizing his impact on Kansas City’s art scene.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • Those include claims that the prosecutor who secured the charges wasn't legitimately appointed, that the prosecution is selective and vindictive, that the grand jury process was abusive, and that the government has behaved outrageously.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Pat said that the bird had only ever behaved that way with her late husband, who had died eight years earlier.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ticketholders will be transported to the homes via shuttle buses that run continuously on the tour route.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • These tiny plastic pieces emerge as bottles are made, stored, transported and broken down, and shed particles when they’re manipulated and exposed to sunlight or temperature changes, experts cautioned.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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