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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
One of my favorite spots was the Social Club, which carries a refined, slightly speakeasy feel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Particularly with the departure of longtime star Homegrown Cole Bassett, no player carries the weight of expectation like Paxten Aaronson will this season.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
In classrooms stitched together from rubble and memories, learning carries a different weight.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement The court's decision not only curtails a policy Trump has repeatedly credited with strengthening American leverage abroad, but also carries major financial and legal consequences.
—Nik Popli, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
And then there are memes, defined as an idea, behavior or style, an amusing or interesting item that spreads by imitation within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2026
Jackson's press secretary is an inexperienced staffer from Ebony magazine who basically carries bags, and phones for charters when Jackson misses scheduled flights.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Misconduct in public office, the potential charge for Mountbatten-Windsor, carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
This relativism carries clear dangers.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Particularly with the departure of longtime star Homegrown Cole Bassett, no player carries the weight of expectation like Paxten Aaronson will this season.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
In classrooms stitched together from rubble and memories, learning carries a different weight.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement The court's decision not only curtails a policy Trump has repeatedly credited with strengthening American leverage abroad, but also carries major financial and legal consequences.
—Nik Popli, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
And then there are memes, defined as an idea, behavior or style, an amusing or interesting item that spreads by imitation within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2026
Jackson's press secretary is an inexperienced staffer from Ebony magazine who basically carries bags, and phones for charters when Jackson misses scheduled flights.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Misconduct in public office, the potential charge for Mountbatten-Windsor, carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
This relativism carries clear dangers.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 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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Two slices of Ezekiel bread contain 150 milligrams of sodium, while the same serving of white bread packs 268 milligrams.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Levito, the 2024 world silver medalist, is the classic balletic skater who packs a humorous punch behind her teenage smile.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant also offers a strong selection of sakes that pair well with the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cheese offers calcium for bone health.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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The top 10 list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $300,000-$10,000,000.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The red-Solo-cup energy that sustains MAGA was in full effect, and America’s youngest voters—especially young men—were drawn in.—
Sarah Longwell,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prohibition undermines personal liberty, sends billions in potential revenue to other states, and sustains dangerous black markets instead of replacing them with a safe, regulated system.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earns 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards® points on most generic online grocery purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ignoring Temperature and Environment Every oven behaves differently, which can make baking frustrating at first.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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If done correctly, the system behaves like a single telescope as wide as the distance between them.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the best times to visit Bogotá is in August, when the annual Festival de Verano brings the city together for free concerts, sports, and cultural activities.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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