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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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2
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
The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm and the only shots fired were by responding law enforcement officers, Watson said.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The duo shines in front of a deep forward group, carrying Vegas to an incredible regular season and the Golden Knights’ second Stanley Cup championship in four years.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The three exited the car carrying guns and abducted Jamal as his father fled into the home.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Union leaders warn that workers are carrying the heaviest burden.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The bus was carrying both private and public school children, Ridgell said.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
He was found carrying a backpack with an explosive device that needed to be defused.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
In the video, armed agents could be seen carrying victims away.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The duo shines in front of a deep forward group, carrying Vegas to an incredible regular season and the Golden Knights’ second Stanley Cup championship in four years.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The three exited the car carrying guns and abducted Jamal as his father fled into the home.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Union leaders warn that workers are carrying the heaviest burden.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The bus was carrying both private and public school children, Ridgell said.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
He was found carrying a backpack with an explosive device that needed to be defused.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
In the video, armed agents could be seen carrying victims away.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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View gallery - 4 images Belgium's Bike43 has revealed a nifty cargo ebike that can grow as your family or hauling needs change.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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That included branding civil rights advocacy and speech defamatory, a breach of the peace, or hate speech, and hauling activists into courts and jails.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Shop even more clothes and shoes worth packing, up to 75 percent off, ahead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Add onion slices in one layer, packing tightly.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Researchers hope the EpiSwitch® CFS test could soon become a vital diagnostic tool in clinical settings, offering more personalized and effective care for patients.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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For a limited time, Shun is offering up to 40% off premier knives.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Riding a pair of fourth-down stops on defense, including a goal-line stand, and the 72-yard touchdown drive capped by Madsen, Boise State headed into halftime trailing just 14-7.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her friend and the owner of the car was taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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More recent parody country music songs have pushed Hays to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts, earning her in all nearly five million followers and over three billion social media platform views.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, actors like Anne Hathaway have admitted to struggling career-wise after earning the ire of social media.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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If your device is behaving strangely, taking action early is the best way to prevent deeper damage.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Arthur’s having a great night up to the moment Rafferty mentions that the Fenians are behaving themselves.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Courtney is a food delivery robot from Serve Robotics, transporting Uber Eats orders typically when there’s a mile or less between a restaurant and a customer.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Combs was convicted under the Mann Act, which bans transporting people across state lines for prostitution.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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