as in to entrance
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
the beauty of the music carried him away
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carry away
The researchers also found that though the type of outflow differed, the amount of energy and mass carried away remained consistent.
—
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
He is then carried away by his arms and legs.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Everyone got carried away by hate — even people who had so much influence.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Don't get carried away, though.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carry away
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
He is then carried away by his arms and legs.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Everyone got carried away by hate — even people who had so much influence.
—Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Don't get carried away, though.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carry away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry away
Verb
-
The Shondaland series continues to follow bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton, whose search for love was set in motion during Part 1 after he became entranced by a mysterious Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
-
As someone who’s been entranced by cars ever since high school, Toliver uses his car obsession as a vehicle for his own sonic discovery.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The very act of dispatching armed soldiers to the parliament building and transporting them by helicopter constituted acts of insurrection, Ji said.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
-
The male was transported to the Park Rapids hospital with smoke inhalation and possible burns.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In the meantime, the sanitation department is appealing to the ethos of New Yorkers to please, be a good neighbor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
-
This recipe starts with a pound of ground round and adds delicious warming flavors to make a truly crowd-pleasing soup.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Breakfast Habits to Boost Your Energy Fortunately, several delicious and nutritious breakfast habits can boost energy levels and satisfy your cravings.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Pizza fans can find casual, satisfying slices at Mezza Luna Pizza, which offers a relaxed, counter-service experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Born in 2000, Janarious Mykel Wheeler began rapping at 7 years old.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Bad Bunny stood in the tall grass below, holding a Puerto Rican independence movement flag, before climbing an empty pole to a narrow platform, rapping all the while.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Carry away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20away. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
