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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
Nepal crash kills 13 in wedding party KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A bus carrying a wedding party veered off a mountain road in west Nepal and tumbled down a slope in a crash that killed at least 13 people while 34 more were injured, police said Friday.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Bookstores were still, in many communities, elite institutions carrying hardbound books for wealthy customers.
—Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Of the six cars carrying liquid propane, four entered the Willimantic River, according to Roache.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Saif’s parents, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews walked down the striking aisle, which seemed to float atop two pools of water, and then Noha’s sister carrying a balloon in memory of their late father.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
All of those students were carrying their US passports and were released.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The aircraft was carrying six passengers and no one was injured, the company said in a statement.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
So, for me, stepping into this role feels like a way of honoring that legacy while carrying it forward in my own way.
—Andrea Naversen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
Bookstores were still, in many communities, elite institutions carrying hardbound books for wealthy customers.
—Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Of the six cars carrying liquid propane, four entered the Willimantic River, according to Roache.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Saif’s parents, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews walked down the striking aisle, which seemed to float atop two pools of water, and then Noha’s sister carrying a balloon in memory of their late father.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
All of those students were carrying their US passports and were released.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The aircraft was carrying six passengers and no one was injured, the company said in a statement.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
So, for me, stepping into this role feels like a way of honoring that legacy while carrying it forward in my own way.
—Andrea Naversen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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Her car was then followed by Thomas Stanko, in a white pickup truck, who was hauling a trailer with a backhoe loaded on it.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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They’re further complicated by the fact that the United States’ infrastructure has glaring weak points, making the simplest solution of hauling more weight ill-advised at best.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening.—
Bradenton Herald Staff Reports,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three-time gold Olympic medal winner Lindsey Vonn is listed to start downhill ski training today, ahead of competing at the games despite sustaining an ACL injury in a recent crash.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Later in the month, Gabriele learned that the internal affairs investigation had concluded without sustaining the allegations against Myer, the lawsuit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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Liu surprised fans when retiring a month after earning a bronze medal at the ‘22 World Championships.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Indiana Senate passes under-the-radar provision scrapping 'low-earning' college degrees.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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And, lately, the country’s ultrarich have been behaving like modern-day land barons, quietly assembling empires measured not just in acres but in square miles and state sizes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey DeSantis is rebranding herself with a new agenda after her last platform, Hope Florida, became the subject of a criminal investigation – and behaving as though the fallout from that controversy is now behind her.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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For many schools, that means expanding technical education classes, building partnerships with local businesses, and getting creative with transporting teens — some just on the cusp of learning to drive — to part-time work.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Television footage and social media images showed police and residents transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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