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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
There are many strains of hantavirus that can be carried by many types of rodents and even bats in some areas, according to de la Sancha.
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Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The procession carried his body from the medical examiner's office in Boston to a funeral home in Peabody.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The study noted there were differences between East Antarctica, where sea ice retreat has largely been triggered by heat rising from the deeper ocean, and West Antarctica, where the atmosphere has played a larger role, as clouds carried by warm air help trap heat near the ocean surface.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Hundreds lined the streets Thursday night for the dignified transfer escort that carried Trainor’s body to the funeral home after a nearly 25-mile ride from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Boston.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
This tank carried a crew of 5, including the commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver, and bow gunner.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Health officials warned that rabies can be carried by any warm-blooded animal and advised the public to avoid wildlife.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Construction began in July on the two-lane road, which in 2025 carried more than 6,200 vehicles each day, including the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s 31 bus line, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The procession carried his body from the medical examiner's office in Boston to a funeral home in Peabody.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The study noted there were differences between East Antarctica, where sea ice retreat has largely been triggered by heat rising from the deeper ocean, and West Antarctica, where the atmosphere has played a larger role, as clouds carried by warm air help trap heat near the ocean surface.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Hundreds lined the streets Thursday night for the dignified transfer escort that carried Trainor’s body to the funeral home after a nearly 25-mile ride from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Boston.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
This tank carried a crew of 5, including the commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver, and bow gunner.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Health officials warned that rabies can be carried by any warm-blooded animal and advised the public to avoid wildlife.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Construction began in July on the two-lane road, which in 2025 carried more than 6,200 vehicles each day, including the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s 31 bus line, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried
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When the episode ends, Thalia has been violently hauled away by the Eyes for betraying God and her sisters.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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The plan calls for rethinking the way the county’s two million residents separate and dispose of their trash, along with what happens to it once it’s hauled away in garbage and recycling trucks.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Stick to oil-packed for this recipe.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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On a gorgeous spring day, West Seventh Street in front of Grand Casino Arena was hopping Saturday afternoon, with a street party packed with enthusiastic Minnesota Wild fans anxiously awaiting the team’s first second-round home game in 12 years.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Luckily these pests can be controlled with a natural spray of spinosad found in Bonide, Fertilome and Southern Ag brands of insecticides usually offered for caterpillar control at independent garden centers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Despite the official figures offered and pronouncements made by Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, New York City remains a very violent place.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Iran's proposal included a demand for compensation for war damages and an emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, state media said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Health officials said the Maryland residents were on a flight that included a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who was infected with hantavirus.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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But the Internet bubble burst in 2001 and the following year the new AOL-Time Warner sustained a record $99 billion loss, resulting in countless job cuts.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Alongside the crew landers, dozens of robotic and cargo landings will deliver payloads to scout for a future Moon base and demonstrate technologies for larger vehicles, mining and resource utilization, and sustained operations during the two-week-long lunar night.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Kerr earned the 2015-16 NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Warriors to an NBA-record 73-9 mark during the regular season.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Of Snell’s five runs allowed, four were earned.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Simulations and live tests To evaluate the drone interceptor, the engineers carried out computer simulations and analyzed how metal chains between three and four millimeters thick behaved when colliding with model drones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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There is also a sense from that source that Carvajal could have behaved in a way more befitting of a captain at times.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Passengers were taken from the ship to shore in small boats and transported to Tenerife airport in military buses, without coming into contact with the public, according to Reuters.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The statement incorrectly said that federal and state officials had transported 17 American citizens who were on board the ship back to the US on a non-commercial flight.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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