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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
When an organism carrying a gene drive mates with a wild-type organism, the CRISPR system makes a cut in the wild-type chromosome.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
But the sandwich, created by Cincinnati's first McDonald's franchise owner whose clientele was predominantly Catholic, might be carrying an unwelcome surprise — parasites.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Pierce was carrying the weapon in Northcross Mall, which the two younger girls visited the night they were killed, officials said.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Yankees simultaneously rostered Escarra, Rice and starting catcher Austin Wells at various points, carrying three lefty catchers at once.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Look at him carrying his baby to the park, to the market, to the playground; tying a bonnet to her head; slathering her plump pink arms with organic sunblock.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
About two dozen show up carrying salads, cheese and fruit platters.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
But the 6-foot-3 shooting guard didn’t have anything left after carrying his team for more than 47 minutes only to watch Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards score the game’s final five points to seal a 94-88 victory on Thursday night at the Intuit Dome.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
But the sandwich, created by Cincinnati's first McDonald's franchise owner whose clientele was predominantly Catholic, might be carrying an unwelcome surprise — parasites.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Pierce was carrying the weapon in Northcross Mall, which the two younger girls visited the night they were killed, officials said.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Yankees simultaneously rostered Escarra, Rice and starting catcher Austin Wells at various points, carrying three lefty catchers at once.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Look at him carrying his baby to the park, to the market, to the playground; tying a bonnet to her head; slathering her plump pink arms with organic sunblock.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
About two dozen show up carrying salads, cheese and fruit platters.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
But the 6-foot-3 shooting guard didn’t have anything left after carrying his team for more than 47 minutes only to watch Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards score the game’s final five points to seal a 94-88 victory on Thursday night at the Intuit Dome.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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Agents looked through Hylton’s cell phone and saw texts and notes about hauling the drugs to Fort Lauderdale, and an exact location in the city to offload the contraband, the complaint states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hartford workers are clearing and removing snow during third shift overnight hours and hauling it to an empty lot on New Road near Restaurant Depot, according to the mayor’s office.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
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Often, the abusive partner will blame the other person for not packing enough water, not walking fast enough or not having the right gear or equipment.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Instead of packing multiple pairs, these are the only sneakers that earn a spot in my travel wardrobe.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Trent Sanson reached out to the council member in June 2024, offering $10,000 to place the project on a City Council agenda and vote in favor of it.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Supporters say the hotel could be an economic boon, offering new amenities and convenience.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Madeley has been a journalist for almost 25 years, including nearly 20 years covering sport, mainly football.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Strategic planning, tax awareness, and portfolio design all play critical roles in sustaining resources across decades.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kulikov only played in Florida’s first two games before sustaining a shoulder injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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MacKinnon played in all six games for Canada at the Olympics in Milan, earning a silver medal after the United States won the final, 2-1, in overtime in an instant classic.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Affordable housing bill loosens income limits This year’s draft requires average rents to be affordable to residents earning the 60% area median income.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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While the government doesn’t track encounters for disabled people specifically, a separate study found that 20% of autistic people ages 21 to 25 have been stopped, often after a report or officer observation of a person behaving unusually.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Gold has a long track record of behaving differently from stocks during periods of market stress.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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State Police, National Guard, and MassDOT were helping free the vehicles or transporting the occupants to a safe location.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The attackers later ambushed two ambulances transporting the wounded, killing three officers and burning their bodies before fleeing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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