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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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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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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
Not a fluke, and they weren’t carried by a hot goalie.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
For instance, Bonfig said the company didn’t carry batteries for some older cameras or cases for older smartphones.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
The financial trauma that fuels quiet cracking carries costs far beyond the individual.
—Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
For instance, Bonfig said the company didn’t carry batteries for some older cameras or cases for older smartphones.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
The financial trauma that fuels quiet cracking carries costs far beyond the individual.
—Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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Under pressure throughout the final set, Sabalenka just about hauled herself over the line, an ace setting up match point.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s been a lot of dirt piled up and hauled out.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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But outgoing Milwaukee Symphony Music Director Ken-David Masur has packed his concluding season here with major choral works to show off the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus in its 50th year.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Muriel Bowser has offered cautious support, noting that the District has already spent years upgrading local streets, alleys, and tree coverage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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Safe Habits for Healthy Eyes Contact lenses offer wearers considerable convenience.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Grace Lustig added six blocks and Delaney Purtill picked up 19 assists, including four aces during the 11-point run.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Associated PressThe folders included hundreds of images of court documents dating back years, along with video clips that appeared to show police body camera footage from searches and interviews conducted with victims.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Alabama defensive tackle Jeremiah Beaman is likely out for the season after sustaining a lower-body injury at Wednesday’s practice, coach Kalen DeBoer said on his radio show Wednesday night.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Italian was in charge of Spurs when Spence joined them in July 2022, a couple of months after his electric performances at right wing-back helped Nottingham Forest earn promotion to the top flight via the Championship play-offs.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mike Bedosky played for Mizzou football from 1989-92, earning two All-Big Eight selections as an offensive guard.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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So how these sports gambling firms are behaving in response to these new state taxes is hardly surprising.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And across industries, creators feel the same pressure to behave like machines, churn out more and feed the algorithm.—
Rod Yancy,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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After staff finally cut Garcia down, he was later transported to a UW-System hospital where he was intubated.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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After Aguilar was detained, police transported him to Maryvale Hospital to treat a cut on his right hand, court records said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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