1
2
3
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
all of the television networks will carry the president's speech
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
6
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carry
On March 12, 1933, a column of men in brown uniforms fanned out through the streets of Berlin, carrying clubs, not badges.
—
Larry Pino, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
In fact, they hadn’t been brandished, Goetz didn’t know the men were carrying them, and they hadn’t been sharpened at all.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
Either way, small conversations carry bigger meaning now.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
One of them carried an assault rifle, later determined to be an AR-15, its strap slung high across his chest.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carry
Larry Pino, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
In fact, they hadn’t been brandished, Goetz didn’t know the men were carrying them, and they hadn’t been sharpened at all.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
Either way, small conversations carry bigger meaning now.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
One of them carried an assault rifle, later determined to be an AR-15, its strap slung high across his chest.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
Verb
-
The trucks hauling the snow frolicked in the water, sending dirty gray ripples toward me.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
-
This month, scour shelves for gathering baskets for your herbs and small vegetables, or larger wicker laundry baskets for hauling heavy, bulky edibles like cabbage and melons.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This dish is packed with ground beef, veggies, cheesy hash browns, and cornflakes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Bottles ship for free and are packed on ice to protect the concentrate’s flavor.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Local law enforcement and the FBI are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s safe return.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
-
In September, Putin offered to keep the New START's limits for another year to buy time for both sides to negotiate a successor agreement.—
VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Strandjord pointed to mounting cases in which US citizens have been detained while protesting or exercising First Amendment rights, including the rights of journalists.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
-
Payton Verhulst led Oklahoma (17-5, 5-4) with 18 points, and Zya Vann added 15, including 10 in the fourth quarter when the Sooners tried to erase a 16-point deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The classroom where the fire happened was the only one to sustain fire damage, but other classrooms sustained minor damage, according to police.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Sakura Square can mirror the success of other cultural destinations, like Seattle’s Chinatown, where 76% of spending comes from non-residents, driving regional visitation and sustaining Downtown vibrancy.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Italian skier Giovanni Franzoni, 24, earned a silver medal in his first Winter Olympics, finishing two-tenths of a second behind von Allmen.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
-
The new Colorado Renters Rewards program will allow renters in these properties who make on-time rent payments to earn cash back and share in the property's equity, the governor's office said.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The study suggests that the way silk proteins organize mirrors how proteins behave in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Choose the Right Dryer Settings The settings on your dryer can also impact how your sheets behave during the cycle.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The building was immediately evacuated, and students and employees were transported to receive medical evaluation, school officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The dogs are expected to be transported to partner rescues soon, with adoptions potentially happening within weeks.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
