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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
Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
But a culture built for scale is what carries you forward.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
That carries deep meaning in her work resettling families and individuals.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
The conviction also carries with it a fine and a period of house arrest.
—Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Symbolically, the pomegranate in Azerbaijan carries heavy cultural weight.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Voluntary manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 15 years and a $250,000 fine.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Each carries its own scope and expertise.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
But a culture built for scale is what carries you forward.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
That carries deep meaning in her work resettling families and individuals.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
The conviction also carries with it a fine and a period of house arrest.
—Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Symbolically, the pomegranate in Azerbaijan carries heavy cultural weight.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Voluntary manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 15 years and a $250,000 fine.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Each carries its own scope and expertise.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The last thing a woman’s college basketball player should consider is turning pro early, and that includes USC’s Juju Watkins.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Even in relationships where physical chores are divided equally, one partner often bears the mental burden of ensuring that everything runs smoothly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The owner disputes that his store, whose future is unclear, bears blame for troubles.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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But for people living with chronic pain, experts agreed this research supports the idea that healthy eating could be a tool for some relief.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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Such emerging opportunities can also be applied to cost benchmarking, scope-of-work planning and management, client-agency performance evaluations and many other key marketing functions that procurement supports.—
Bruno Gralpois,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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