CARRIES Synonyms: 185 Similar and Opposite Words

carries

verb

Definition of carries next

present tense third-person singular of carry

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 packs

to wear or have on one's person I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot

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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 piece carries a subtle, intentional message -- a daily reminder of your beauty and worth. —

ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 Each count carries a maximum of three years in prison. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026 Since Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever is broadcast on CNN, cord-cutters can watch new episodes on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. —

Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026 The middle layer carries a coplanar waveguide resonator, a special structure that produces the high-frequency (GHz) field needed to trap electrons. —

Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026 The competition also carries political overtones. —

Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 For Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and carries a message rooted in peace. —

Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 The aircraft is a variation of the Air Force fighter jet that carries a pilot and a weapons system officer. —

Sam Mednick, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 Stephen Merchant carries a wedding dress outside The Plaza Hotel while filming The Sham in New York City on March 31. —

Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026

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Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026