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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
Demonstrators express frustration Protesters marching through Johannesburg’s city center Tuesday included young men carrying traditional fighting sticks and women of all ages.
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Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Dark figures were darting through the shadows—Germans were carrying sacks and pillows to their building.
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Vasily Grossman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Authorities initially worked to determine what the cars were carrying amid concerns that some may have contained hazardous materials.
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Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Possibly the biggest Korean release of the summer, this dark fantasy historical thriller stars Nam Joo-hyuk as Gu-cheon, a man who can traverse the world of ghosts, alongside Roh Yoon-seo as Saeng-gang, a court lady carrying a dangerous secret.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Two people were killed and another 20 people were injured when a coach bus carrying passengers crashed into other vehicles and flipped over a median into oncoming traffic late the night of June 29, authorities in New York said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Alberta Parks provided advice for bear encounters, including traveling in groups, keeping pets on leashes, carrying bear spray and securing attractants.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
This decision matters because all cellphone-carrying people can end up in tomorrow’s geofence, like all those who were unknowingly grabbed in the Chatrie search.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Manco only reluctantly starts carrying a gun after his first robbery, concerned that doing so would only lead to more violence.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Dark figures were darting through the shadows—Germans were carrying sacks and pillows to their building.
—
Vasily Grossman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Authorities initially worked to determine what the cars were carrying amid concerns that some may have contained hazardous materials.
—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Possibly the biggest Korean release of the summer, this dark fantasy historical thriller stars Nam Joo-hyuk as Gu-cheon, a man who can traverse the world of ghosts, alongside Roh Yoon-seo as Saeng-gang, a court lady carrying a dangerous secret.
—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Two people were killed and another 20 people were injured when a coach bus carrying passengers crashed into other vehicles and flipped over a median into oncoming traffic late the night of June 29, authorities in New York said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Alberta Parks provided advice for bear encounters, including traveling in groups, keeping pets on leashes, carrying bear spray and securing attractants.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
This decision matters because all cellphone-carrying people can end up in tomorrow’s geofence, like all those who were unknowingly grabbed in the Chatrie search.
—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Manco only reluctantly starts carrying a gun after his first robbery, concerned that doing so would only lead to more violence.
—
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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The post included several pictures of a heavy construction vehicle hauling large boxes of supplies.
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Garcia, a member of United Autoworkers Local 2335, was taking a break from hauling debris at a decimated home on Taft Place in Merrillville when the men walked up en masse to join the effort.
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Fans of the Albiceleste have been packing the restaurant, seeking a quick taste of home during the World Cup.
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Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.
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However, the high court also ruled against the president’s attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, offering the central bank more protection.
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Starlink announced that the company is offering free internet access to Movistar customers in La Guaria state, and is working to also provide service to Digitel and Movilnet customers as soon as possible.
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Gifford had to have a follow-up hip surgery after sustaining a fracture from being too physically active in her condition, People noted.
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The training package included in the contract is expected to prepare Polish crews and technical personnel for operating and sustaining the new fleet over its service life.
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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There are several steps between hearing about change and actually behaving differently, and organizations often move ahead long before employees do.
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Others depend on third-place permutations, favourable routes through the draw and several rounds of the favourites behaving like favourites.
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Helou said Blumenfield’s motion completes the loop by keeping food waste close to home, creating more local composting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transporting waste outside of the city.
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For travelers transporting items that require extra security and declaration, durable, lockable luggage is essential.
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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