carry

verb

ˈker-ē How to pronounce carry (audio)
Definition of carrynext
1
as in to haul
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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2
as in to pack
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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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

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4
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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5
as in to sustain
to hold up or serve as a foundation for erected a trellis to carry the vine

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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 Know More The Lobito Corridor builds on the colonial Benguela Railway, which once carried minerals from central Africa’s copperbelt to Angola’s Lobito port. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The 5-foot-9 senior is on pace to have his best season, with 531 rushing yards and four touchdowns on a career-high 104 carries. — Steven Johnson october 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 Vance recounted how Marshall supported his efforts to enhance railroad safety requirements after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 The truck belonged to the Lindamood Planting Company and was carrying tools, according to John Lindamood, co-owner of the farming operation. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
  1. haul
  2. pack
  3. offer
  4. include
  5. sustain
  6. earn
  7. behave
  8. transport
Verb
  • The engine is perfectly adequate for daily driving, providing enough power to merge onto highways, navigate urban traffic, and haul the family toward its next destination.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • All of that material is currently hauled elsewhere for disposal, including round trips of about 200 miles to other biomass facilities.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of haul
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  • California voters face a crowded November ballot packed with questions on taxes, special elections and environmental rules.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The service is seeking industry proposals for software that could help arrange the complex systems packed inside its next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of pack
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  • On Repair, their latest record, Water Damage offers both its unruliest album and their most melodically dense.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The magnetic approach could offer a less invasive alternative to implanting electrodes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of offer
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  • Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of include
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  • Jeff Stotts, an athletic trainer who runs a site that tracks sports injuries, wrote that since 2005, just one player had sustained a torn labrum like Wallace’s and returned later that season.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Faster reloading could help vessels sustain their combat readiness during extended operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sustain
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  • The New York Red Bulls took advantage of an early own goal, added an Emil Forsberg score in second-half stoppage time and capitalized on a limited appearance by Lionel Messi to earn a crucial 2-0 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Prior to working in Hollywood, Atchity served as an assistant professor of English and comparative literature at Occidental College before earning tenure and becoming a full-time professor.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of earn
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  • The findings could help scientists understand the limits of Einstein’s theory of general relativity and investigate whether black holes can behave in ways that challenge our current understanding of the universe.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In quantum physics, particles behave differently than us mortals.
    — Shayla Love, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of behave
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  • The researchers envision a continuous separation system in which lithium-rich solutions pass through membranes that preferentially transport lithium ions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Audiobooks combine compelling storytelling with expressive narration that can transport listeners to another world.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of transport

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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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