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as in hauling
to support and take from one place to another
each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack
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as in packing
to wear or have on one's person
I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot
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as in offering
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 including
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 sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaving
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 carrying
China last tested its ICBM force in September 2024—its first since the 1980s—when a DF-31AG missile carrying a dummy warhead was fired toward international waters in the South Pacific, within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The Falcon 9's upper stage, meanwhile, continued carrying the 29 Starlink satellites toward LEO, where were deployed on schedule about an hour into flight.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Though the aircraft was not carrying any hazardous cargo, officials are continuing to monitor Louisville’s air quality after the crash scattered a half-mile-long debris field and sent thick plumes of smoke into the air.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Driver compartment at the front, engine at the rear, and a fully-rotating turret carrying either a 37 mm gun or a machine gun.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Two centuries later, hundreds of long ships crowded the five inland seas carrying lumber, limestone, copper, cars, crops, and iron from Canada and the Midwest down to the Saint Lawrence Seaway that eventually leads to the Atlantic.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
He was reportedly seen carrying a gun in Plaza Mariachi shortly before the shooting happened.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Images show more than a hundred people gathering outside the Payne County Courthouse Wednesday carrying signs demanding justice after 18-year-old Jesse Butler avoided prison under Oklahoma’s youthful offender law, The Oklahoman reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Major retailers started carrying blue Halloween buckets, including Amazon, Walmart and Target.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The Falcon 9's upper stage, meanwhile, continued carrying the 29 Starlink satellites toward LEO, where were deployed on schedule about an hour into flight.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Though the aircraft was not carrying any hazardous cargo, officials are continuing to monitor Louisville’s air quality after the crash scattered a half-mile-long debris field and sent thick plumes of smoke into the air.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Driver compartment at the front, engine at the rear, and a fully-rotating turret carrying either a 37 mm gun or a machine gun.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Two centuries later, hundreds of long ships crowded the five inland seas carrying lumber, limestone, copper, cars, crops, and iron from Canada and the Midwest down to the Saint Lawrence Seaway that eventually leads to the Atlantic.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
He was reportedly seen carrying a gun in Plaza Mariachi shortly before the shooting happened.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Images show more than a hundred people gathering outside the Payne County Courthouse Wednesday carrying signs demanding justice after 18-year-old Jesse Butler avoided prison under Oklahoma’s youthful offender law, The Oklahoman reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Major retailers started carrying blue Halloween buckets, including Amazon, Walmart and Target.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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But, in a year that has already seen multiple political assassinations, the deployment of the National Guard to American cities, and masked agents of the federal government hauling people off the streets and into unmarked vans, the prospects for a peaceful anniversary appear remote.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle was hauling 21 monkeys that day, and eight of them escaped.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just having your movie associated with IMAX or other PLFs gives it some prestige, and the studio exec agreed there’s no denying that audiences are voting with their wallet to get the higher quality experience, packing seats at the highest price point first before other cheaper showings fill up.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shoe bags do for shoes what packing cubes and vacuum seal bags do for clothing, keeping the contents of your luggage neat and organized.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But now some of Wall Street’s billionaires—even ones who backed candidates running against Mamdani—are offering their help in light of his win.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Freedom of the Press Under the Current Administration — Presented by the Golden Globe Foundation, this session brings together journalists and advocates defending freedom of the press and the essential role of truth in sustaining democracy.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to authorities, the typhoon has already had devastating impacts on many parts of Luzon — the Philippines’ most populous island — sustaining winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph (143 mph).—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gabbard denied behaving improperly and suggested the accusations were politically motivated.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some visitors behaving badly at the parks can add to the strain.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the incident, DHS defended Bovino's actions saying that a Border Patrol transport van transporting undocumented immigrants was attacked by demonstrators.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Iguaran was waiting for relatives to send more cash, and earning small amounts of money working odd jobs, the men who operate the fishing boats transporting migrants to Colombia cut him a break.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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