1
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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3
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
Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.
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Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Neila Roa, carrying her 5-month-old baby, sells packs of cigarettes to passersby, having to monitor daily fluctuations in currency to adjust the price.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
On that occasion, Ukrainian sources said the missile was carrying dummy warheads, not explosives, and caused limited damage.
—Reuters, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
During the 15-minute group ceremony, rising heat and steam are swirled by the sweep of a towel, carrying the scent of pure essential oils through the air.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Opening day saw Grandview Express, Easy Rider Express, Rock Garden and Nob Hill lifts running, and by Sunday the West Bowl Express was carrying skiers and snowboarders uphill.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Protesters gathered on the sidewalk behind barricades across the street from the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills at the corner of 150th Street and 70th Road, some carrying Palestinian flags.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
For travelers, outdoor users, or anyone who hates carrying multiple audio devices, Neo could be a genuinely very useful hybrid device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Neila Roa, carrying her 5-month-old baby, sells packs of cigarettes to passersby, having to monitor daily fluctuations in currency to adjust the price.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
On that occasion, Ukrainian sources said the missile was carrying dummy warheads, not explosives, and caused limited damage.
—Reuters, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
During the 15-minute group ceremony, rising heat and steam are swirled by the sweep of a towel, carrying the scent of pure essential oils through the air.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Opening day saw Grandview Express, Easy Rider Express, Rock Garden and Nob Hill lifts running, and by Sunday the West Bowl Express was carrying skiers and snowboarders uphill.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Protesters gathered on the sidewalk behind barricades across the street from the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills at the corner of 150th Street and 70th Road, some carrying Palestinian flags.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
For travelers, outdoor users, or anyone who hates carrying multiple audio devices, Neo could be a genuinely very useful hybrid device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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How to Get Around Though Bonaire is easy to explore by car, most visitors will probably want to pick up a truck or SUV when grabbing their rental at the airport; this type of vehicle is better for hauling dive gear or for driving down some of the island's rougher roads to reach remote beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Olivia pays $220 a month for compost hauling by Scraps Mile High, the company Turner started eight years ago and one of nine licensed haulers listed by the city on its website.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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In between packing the meals, the guys also talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the excitement of the beginning of the playoffs.—
Alicia Roberts,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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She was nominated five other times as well, for movies including Blue Valentine and All the Money in the World.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Solidarity protests with Iranian demonstrators have also emerged in major European cities, including Paris and Berlin.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Western governments have imposed sanctions on her in the past for her part in sustaining Maduro’s administration.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Puig first tore the ACL in his left knee in the Western Conference final in 2024, assisting on the game’s only goal after sustaining the injury.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has been quick to denounce Maduro’s capture, condemning Washington for behaving like the world’s policeman.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Your brother-in-law is not behaving like someone who wants to continue being invited over.—
Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
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School officials said the bus was transporting third-grade students back from a school trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City when the incident occurred.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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