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as in hauls
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 offers
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 includes
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 sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaves
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 carries
In season eight, that impulse carries Mallozzi from the shores of Cuba to the interior mountains of Taiwan and the heart of New Zealand’s Māori communities.
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
In other words, every ending carries the promise of expansion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The film carries a $40 million price tag.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Each count also carries a potential fine of up to $250,000.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The air carries the weight of centuries, and the land moves at its own pace, unbothered by our impatience, unmoved by our noise.
—John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
While Nix’s absence naturally carries plenty of weight, fill-in Jarrett Stidham is far from incompetent.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Now Michael Leon is behind bars, facing charges of murdering his wife with a gun, which carries 50 years to life in prison.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Jennings has 23 carries for 73 yards with a touchdown in seven games this season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
In other words, every ending carries the promise of expansion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The film carries a $40 million price tag.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Each count also carries a potential fine of up to $250,000.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The air carries the weight of centuries, and the land moves at its own pace, unbothered by our impatience, unmoved by our noise.
—John Noakes, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
While Nix’s absence naturally carries plenty of weight, fill-in Jarrett Stidham is far from incompetent.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Now Michael Leon is behind bars, facing charges of murdering his wife with a gun, which carries 50 years to life in prison.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Jennings has 23 carries for 73 yards with a touchdown in seven games this season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Global warming could doom them Under no light but the stars, a green sea turtle hauls herself out of the surf and onto the familiar sand of Alagadi Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.—
Elizabeth Preston,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Raise the Future offers Family Support Services to help foster and adoptive families navigate the trauma that children have experienced, and that includes kinship families.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Forget about climbing the ladder, Capricorn — 2026 is about building something that truly sustains you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vision is valuable, but execution sustains teams.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Crandon Park Beach Key Biscayne, Florida A two-mile stretch of soft white sand in Key Biscayne, family-friendly Crandon Park Beach consistently earns praise for its beauty and calm waters thanks to an offshore sandbar.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The series is sprawling, politically thorny, ambitious storytelling that earns its many shades of grey.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone else around them has matured and behaves in an age-appropriate manner.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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It could be quantized and continuous instead, which would align with the fluid explanation, but whether fluid or particle, there are three possibilities for how dark matter behaves.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s staggering jobs cuts this week, the second wave since October, brings the commerce giant’s recent layoffs to roughly 9% of its corporate workforce.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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On top of clarity, this lunation brings recognition or closure, particularly for a long-term professional goal.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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