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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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Yet to have one lobbed at me intramurally, and by a good buddy like Joshua Messing, made my gut feel as though it were packed with wet sand, too heavy even to vomit.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Some 2 million people packed Copacabana beach on Saturday, May 2, for a free concert by Shakira, Rio de Janeiro city officials said early the morning after, marking the biggest show of the Colombian pop star's career.—
Rodrigo Viga Gaier,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The post included a screenshot of a text exchange showing that even her mother fell for the fake photos.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 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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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Oihane earned the assist on the goal.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 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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This is not the first time that badly behaved tourists have been linked to damaged to the fountain.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The body was transported off the ship April 24 as the vessel docked on Saint Helena Island, about 1,100 miles off Africa, and the man’s wife accompanied his remains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The man was transported to Backus Hospital in Norwich for further evaluation, according to police.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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