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
The brutal aftermath of what Ukraine said was a Russian strike on Kharkiv that hit a kindergarten was laid bare in a video shared by Ukrainian emergency services, with crying children seen being carried away from the carnage.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Hill can take some of the early down carries away from Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Getting carried away with ideals and forgetting to ground your progress in the present.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to get carried away.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Hill can take some of the early down carries away from Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Getting carried away with ideals and forgetting to ground your progress in the present.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to get carried away.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry away
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But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Diana Ross remains the ultimate diva, entrancing her beloved audience during her most recent Beautiful Love Tour stop in Atlantic City, New Jersey.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a statement last week, Tulane said the monkeys do not belong to the university, and they were not being transported by the university.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you, but being so recognizable can become incredibly isolating as well.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of her concerts in New York City, Sabrina Carpenter is encouraging subway riders to please, please, please practice good etiquette on the trains.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The buttery shortbread dough, coated twice in powdered sugar, creates a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s sure to delight.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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Zohran even spent time on Mira’s movie sets, notably creating and producing the soundtrack for her 2016 film Queen of Katwe as well as rapping on one of the songs featured in it under his rapper persona, Young Cardamom.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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And so this is the first time … rapping in our regalia.—
Jack Cooksey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Carry away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20away. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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