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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
Grand theft is a felony that can carry a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 30 May 2025
Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 30 May 2025
Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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Telo Trucks View 2 Images Telo's upcoming MT1 electric truck might only be as big as a two-door Mini Cooper, but it's got more than enough horses – 500, to be exact – under the hood to haul a full-size bed full of cargo.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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At the recent Lucha practice, the girls suited up quickly in the gym and set up their practice space by hauling worn mats out from under a boxing ring.—
Corey Kilgannon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Lorde is packing her forthcoming studio album, Virgin, with visceral feelings.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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The show will be packed with huge stars, exclusive reveals, and live performances for fans.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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The episode offered clarity on what happened between the two leads after Ellie (Bella Ramsey) learned what Joel did last season.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The 1,000-square-foot retail space offers swings, slipper art, puzzles, board, storytelling moments and a matcha bar in collaboration with the Montauk General Store.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The impressive ensemble cast also includes Regina King, Margaret Qualley, Amy Brenneman, Liv Tyler, and Ann Dowd.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Stuart would pack their trunks with clothes and supplies, including Uno cards and water guns, and cover them with stickers for drop-off.—
Sheila Yount,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Information submitted anonymously to the hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Secondly, for several years the Treasury market has been behaving strangely, for reasons that have nothing to do with tariffs or trade policy.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Yet another point in this episode hanging on these professionals behaving in ways that just didn’t track with their actual experience.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Vanities, cupboards, and closets were custom-made in Italy; windows and glass doors were sourced in Germany; and some of the textiles were transported from Africa.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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McArthur Mathis was transported to The Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction Hospital on Wednesday after being in custody in Grimes County since he was arrested Jan. 2 on multiple warrants.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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