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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
The racketeering conspiracy count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Lady Bunny, the drag queen comedian whose legacy extends back to the early 1980s, carries an eternal summer vibe due to her founding of the historic Wigstock Festival, a drag celebration which happened every year from 1985 to 2005.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The owner who holds out for yesterday’s pricing can discover that extended vacancy carries a cost that is far greater than a small concession would have been.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Andy Gómez, a professor of Cuban studies at the University of Miami, said the executive order carries broader geopolitical implications.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Alvarez, who also secured $25 million in state funding for the nearby Millenia Library building that will host university courses, told task force members Friday that the work ahead carries significant weight.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The shop carries a wide selection of floral bouquets, unique flowers and blooming and tropical plants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Both the race and pre-race coverage are broadcast on NBC, which can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Cutting production carries risks.
—Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Lady Bunny, the drag queen comedian whose legacy extends back to the early 1980s, carries an eternal summer vibe due to her founding of the historic Wigstock Festival, a drag celebration which happened every year from 1985 to 2005.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The owner who holds out for yesterday’s pricing can discover that extended vacancy carries a cost that is far greater than a small concession would have been.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Andy Gómez, a professor of Cuban studies at the University of Miami, said the executive order carries broader geopolitical implications.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Alvarez, who also secured $25 million in state funding for the nearby Millenia Library building that will host university courses, told task force members Friday that the work ahead carries significant weight.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The shop carries a wide selection of floral bouquets, unique flowers and blooming and tropical plants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Both the race and pre-race coverage are broadcast on NBC, which can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Cutting production carries risks.
—Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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In total, the team hauls up several jugs and plates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 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,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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That arrangement will stay in place until the judge offers his recommendation on parent time on or before May 11.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nancy Kuhajda will provide practice insights about how to identify pollinators, and Nana Koziol, a Chicago Botanic Garden instructor, will demonstrate how to create a garden that attracts and sustains pollinators.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is bad news for the river that sustains mainland Southeast Asia.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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The Manchester physicists wanted to know why a full can behaves this way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The moral decay of Karensville might as well be Charlottesville and the epithet-spewing McLeoud behaves too much like myriad red-state lawmen for comfort.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Next week brings more reports from some major AI names, including Palantir Technologies and Advanced Micro Devices .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The Storm’s ace pitcher, who also plays outfield and has experience at first base in her previous two varsity seasons, is the real deal who brings a complete game to the field for the Upstate Eight Conference leaders.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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