1
as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the con artist would never have been able to carry off his schemes if it were not for the greed of his eager victims
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2
as in to destroy
to deprive of life
pray that the pestilence does not carry off any more souls than it already has
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Recent Examples of carry off
The man tried to cross the bridge in his Mazda CX-5 to retrieve the parcel, and the vehicle was carried off into the creek, which had more water than usual due to recent rainfall.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Luggage was whisked away, skis were carried off to the gear room, check-in commenced.
—Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
She was carried off the ballroom floor in a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Luggage was whisked away, skis were carried off to the gear room, check-in commenced.
—Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
She was carried off the ballroom floor in a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry off
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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On September 8, 2025—one year after the Nevada court showdown—the Murdochs reached an accord that fulfilled Rupert’s wish that Lachlan would inherit the empire.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the Pacific Palisades and nearby Malibu, flames burned for 31 days, scorching 37 square miles and destroying more than 6,000 structures, most of them homes.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mars accomplished that this week when tickets went on sale for his Romantic Tour, which marks his first full headlining trek in almost a decade.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This can be accomplished without compromising safety.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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Iranian authorities have blocked access to the internet, arrested thousands and killed hundreds of protesters.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The project will serve as a pilot for the city’s Project Labor Agreement ordinance, with most construction performed by union workers.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The brand will launch with its full product assortment in the region, though marketing will emphasize top-performing categories — blush, complexion, bronzer, tools and glow essentials — which align with existing regional DTC demand.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Monday is a chance to slay some of their infamous medal round demons.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things slayed at helping revive Eighties culture and music throughout its run, especially with its song choices.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, Braddy's case is back in court, with a jury once again weighing whether he should be executed.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Carry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20off. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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