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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
Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
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Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The narrow band of water is a crucial Middle Eastern export route that carries 20% of global oil, resulting in a halt of petroleum shipments and a surge in oil prices.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The native of Roi Et, a small village in Northeast Thailand, learned to cook from her mother and great-grandmother and carries forth their legacy with pungent pad ka pow and succulent roast chicken with crackling skin.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The design carries clear Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Land Cruiser vibes.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Much of that risk centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coast that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Anything more than that carries the dread of finality.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 7, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
For all four players, the experience carries an immense honor.
—Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The narrow band of water is a crucial Middle Eastern export route that carries 20% of global oil, resulting in a halt of petroleum shipments and a surge in oil prices.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The native of Roi Et, a small village in Northeast Thailand, learned to cook from her mother and great-grandmother and carries forth their legacy with pungent pad ka pow and succulent roast chicken with crackling skin.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The design carries clear Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Land Cruiser vibes.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
Much of that risk centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coast that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Anything more than that carries the dread of finality.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 7, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
For all four players, the experience carries an immense honor.
—Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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This photo shows off the staggering scale of SLS, the VAB, and the crawler-transporter vehicle that hauls the rocket to and from the launch pad.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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But just a handful of ingredients, like hot pork sausage and frozen peas, transform a plain box of pasta into a comforting dinner that packs so much more flavor with very little extra effort.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Scarpetta also packs plenty of family drama, much of which is fueled by Curtis' volatile character Dorothy Scarpetta.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Patri offers The Grand Thali, a unique experience allowing a group to sample two starters alongside 26 authentic Indian street-food dishes, with rice and garlic naan.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The agency also offers Sabbath food boxes at no cost, refers individuals for health care and social services and manages a closet full of modest clothing for observant women.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the Twin room includes two twin beds, none of the accommodations offer adjoining doors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ayton sustains knee injury in first quarter Lakers center Deandre Ayton left the game in the first quarter after sustaining a knee injury.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Read side by side, the books also demonstrate the collective labor that sustains Ukrainian poetry today.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The top team earns automatic promotion to the fifth tier.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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This phase diagram, a chart showing how a material behaves as variables such as doping or temperature change, is crucial for understanding how superconductivity emerges.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The docking maneuver will help NASA confirm that the lander can handle the forces involved in connecting with Orion in space – essentially checking that the structure behaves as expected and can safely support the crew and their equipment.—
Marcos Fernandez Tous,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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Oh, there’s also Queenie’s frenemy Kate (Adrienne Warren), who brings along a hunky plus-one with a roving eye (Jelani Alladin).—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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ThirdLove, meanwhile, brings some of its signature comfort to this lightweight lace bralette, which pairs a soft, stretchy base with a subtle leaf pattern that blends nicely against skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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