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as in to offer
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 to include
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 to earn
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in to behave
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 carry
Running back Ryan Walters was just shy of 100 yards picking up 99 on 16 carries.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Nor had the Wildcats met a walk-on like King Miller, the redshirt freshman running back who continued to do the work of the two injured scholarship stars in front of him, on Friday running for 90 yards on nine first-half carries.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Dek carries her on his back for most of the film.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Bats carry lots of viruses - including variants of the coronavirus that sparked the pandemic.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Nor had the Wildcats met a walk-on like King Miller, the redshirt freshman running back who continued to do the work of the two injured scholarship stars in front of him, on Friday running for 90 yards on nine first-half carries.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Dek carries her on his back for most of the film.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Bats carry lots of viruses - including variants of the coronavirus that sparked the pandemic.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The vehicle was hauling 21 monkeys that day, and eight of them escaped.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Having junk hauled away costs money.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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These under-$30 advent calendars pack plenty of festive fun.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Busch/Bloomberg via Getty Images Matthew Busch—Bloomberg Advertisement Joe Gebbia, a cofounder of Airbnb, has spent a total of $2 million on the race, including $1 million apiece to Fix the City and Defend NYC.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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One year after taking the helm, Niccol’s restructuring plan – including menu pare-back as well as store closures and remodeling – has shown mixed results.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same principles of careful selection, consistent maintenance, and thorough training that sustained his fleet now guide his thinking about financial systems and education.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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With their four nominations, HUNTR/X becomes the first K-pop girl group to earn Grammy nominations, and one of two acts (alongside ROSÉ of Blackpink) to earn nominations in the same year, another first for the genre.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brown and Harbour have earned two Emmy noms each, with Harbour and Ryder also garnering Golden Globe nods.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gabbard denied behaving improperly and suggested the accusations were politically motivated.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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But in the lobby, not everyone behaves well.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Airlines transport about 35% of global trade by value but only about 1% of world trade by volume, according to the trade group International Air Transport Association.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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