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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
Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.
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Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
For the Taliban, the episode possibly carries the lesson that attempting to turn back time on a population that’s grown up with the internet is much harder than just flicking a switch.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Losing the 23-year-old tailback, rushed for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns last year as a rookie, is a gut-punch to the Buccaneers offense — Irving leads the team in carries (71) and rushing yards (237).
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The title itself carries symbolism.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Baker finished with 110 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown and was the most impactful offensive player for the Spartans.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
While California’s deep-blue electorate is probably more receptive to AOC than most other states, Newsom’s strategy of courting the far-left carries significant risks, both for this vote and for his longer term viability in a presidential general election.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Baez gashed the Eagles’ defense for 139 yards on 16 carries in the first half alone.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
For the Taliban, the episode possibly carries the lesson that attempting to turn back time on a population that’s grown up with the internet is much harder than just flicking a switch.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Losing the 23-year-old tailback, rushed for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns last year as a rookie, is a gut-punch to the Buccaneers offense — Irving leads the team in carries (71) and rushing yards (237).
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The title itself carries symbolism.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Baker finished with 110 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown and was the most impactful offensive player for the Spartans.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
While California’s deep-blue electorate is probably more receptive to AOC than most other states, Newsom’s strategy of courting the far-left carries significant risks, both for this vote and for his longer term viability in a presidential general election.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Baez gashed the Eagles’ defense for 139 yards on 16 carries in the first half alone.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Best for Family Game Night This electronic cube packs six mini-games into one, giving families a quick way to connect without screens.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Check out our latest digital and print subscription offers here.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Nick and Ray’s Pumpkin Patch, which has been operating since 2000, and offers a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, hay rides, haunted gold mine and a corn maze, according to the farm’s website.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated October 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That often includes making rules and policies on issues ranging from the safety of kids' toys to what Americans can watch on TV.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The new model sustains its focus for 30 hours, topping Anthropic Opus 4’s seven-hour runtime.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But Indy commands the screen and earns his spot as a leader of the 2025 spooky season.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tye and his collaborators proposed a hypothetical low-mass particle that acted like a cosmological constant early in the universe’s history but behaves differently today.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Astronomers have observed a planet that in some ways behaves more like a star — including a massive growth spurt unlike anything witnessed before in a free-floating planet.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While manufacturing provides more than 470,000 jobs and brings more than $66 billion into Wisconsin's economy, the sector continues to decline in the state despite growth nationally.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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