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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
The show, which was slated to be carried live by the network and stream on Peacock, has reportedly been shelved in order to allow Snoop to focus on his gig as a Winter Olympics correspondent.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump carried by more than 20 points.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Roschon Johnson has also missed time with a back injury, pushing the Bears to rely solely on rookie RB Kyle Monangai, who carried the load with 26 rush attempts for 176 yards.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But as the crowd discussed progress in Hollywood, Moore’s voice carried a different weight.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Johnson initially said the monkeys potentially carried diseases, but university officials later confirmed the monkeys were pathogen-free.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Workers removed the wheels that carried them down the interstate.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway, for instance, carried a total purse of $12,394,135.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump carried by more than 20 points.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Roschon Johnson has also missed time with a back injury, pushing the Bears to rely solely on rookie RB Kyle Monangai, who carried the load with 26 rush attempts for 176 yards.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But as the crowd discussed progress in Hollywood, Moore’s voice carried a different weight.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Johnson initially said the monkeys potentially carried diseases, but university officials later confirmed the monkeys were pathogen-free.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Workers removed the wheels that carried them down the interstate.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway, for instance, carried a total purse of $12,394,135.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried
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Having junk hauled away costs money.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Faux brass candlesticks, plastic nutcrackers, and off-brand plaid blankets are hauled out as budget stand-ins for the designer’s signature style.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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To play disgraced, disbarred and incarcerated South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, The Last Frontier) packed on 40 pounds.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the early days of his Administration, his would-be appointments are stalled by political rivals, and his days are packed with unproductive meetings with members of the public.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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The lack of an addition to the running back room hit harder on Monday when Chiefs head coach Andy Reid offered a concise, but concerning, injury update on Pacheco.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last month, the Camp Mystic attorney offered an in-depth timeline of how camp leaders responded to the flood warnings and rising waters.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Airports particularly affected at that time included San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in California (56 disruptions), Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida (36) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California (28).—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two officers sustained injuries during the arrest and were treated at an urgent care center.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The researchers found that after 24 weeks, the adults taking enlicitide not only saw up to a 60% reduction in LDL cholesterol, but reductions were sustained through 52 weeks.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 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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Four students and the Suburban's driver were transported to a local hospital, Murphy said, adding that the bus driver was not injured.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another 15 people were injured in the crash and transported to the University of Louisville Health for treatment, according to CBS affiliate WLKY.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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