as in to entrance
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
the beauty of the music carried him away
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Recent Examples of carry away
Don’t let yourself get carried away for even a month.
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Two of those who survived had been at the rear of the group when the slide hit, and were not carried away, Haack said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
In finding the back of the net, Trubin now becomes the fifth goalkeeper to score in the Champions League, but don’t think for one moment he’s getting carried away by his goalscoring exploits.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
This is just my opinion, and he just gets totally carried away.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Two of those who survived had been at the rear of the group when the slide hit, and were not carried away, Haack said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
In finding the back of the net, Trubin now becomes the fifth goalkeeper to score in the Champions League, but don’t think for one moment he’s getting carried away by his goalscoring exploits.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
This is just my opinion, and he just gets totally carried away.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carry away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry away
Verb
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As Laurel Ellis in the nighttime drama, Schofield entranced Clayton Farlow, played by Howard Keel.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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He’d been entranced by the big rolls of paper and the long sheets of it running through the air, from one part of the press to another.—
Beth Gardiner,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Crude from the region accounts for roughly one-third of China’s total demand and more than 50% of its seaborne imports, much of which were transported through the strait, according to Kpler.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Cryopreserved embryos must remain at a consistent temperature, and transporting them, even under optimal conditions, introduces some risk, according to the lawsuit.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The hotel's restaurant, Pavyllon by Yannick Alléno, is duly grand, with white tablecloths, velvet banquettes, and a menu that, according to general manager Romain Mervelay, marries French techniques with seasonal ingredients to please British palates.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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From buttery, tender shortbread, to sandwich cookies with seasonal jam, our collection of spring cookies is bound to delight.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.—
Terry Hagerty,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, nonbelievers create humorous content, featuring videos of empty clothes draped over furniture or laid out on the street, suggesting they were abandoned by those who were raptured.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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The movie follows Patty Myers (Patty Dunning), a casual Christian belonging to a theologically liberal church who's left behind after millions are raptured.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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Del the Funky Homosapien, who raps the verses, joined the group on stage.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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The video was the first time millions of people saw someone rapping on-screen.—
Fab 5 Freddy,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Carry away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20away. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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