as in transporting
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
the beauty of the music carried him away
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Recent Examples of carrying away
Jesse Jeremiah, 51, was arrested on suspicion of malicious destruction of railroad property, vandalism and unlawfully stealing and carrying away copper materials, jail records show.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Costa Mesa woman Felicia Johnson recorded the waters carrying away a driver after the pounding rain flooded Pomona Avenue.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Military rescue teams fanned out across the region, the defence ministry said in a statement, with 40 flights carrying away 420 wounded and dead.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Drool was evaporating off them, carrying away heat.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Costa Mesa woman Felicia Johnson recorded the waters carrying away a driver after the pounding rain flooded Pomona Avenue.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Military rescue teams fanned out across the region, the defence ministry said in a statement, with 40 flights carrying away 420 wounded and dead.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Drool was evaporating off them, carrying away heat.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying away
Verb
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The Mule discipline, which has been drawing particular attention, involves robotic systems transporting equipment and supplies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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One afternoon in May, 2017, a driver named Lee Mulligan was transporting a trailer full of Walmart products from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Harvey, Louisiana.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Given how cautious and people-pleasing Grace is, that feels out of character.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Once in office, Bondi took on the difficult task of leading the Justice Department while also pleasing the president.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her response only fueled the trend further, delighting fans who were already treating her as an unofficial icon of success.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If Lowery takes just a little bit too long to get to the main event, the getting there is still satisfying enough thanks to his stars and their exceptional chemistry.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Serve these pitas with chips or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Turns out their insatiable desire for drama and noise has yet to be quelled, which means their upcoming batch of concerts will be as entrancing as ever.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Barbie Ferreira looked ravishing in a royal blue custom gown designed by Zac Posen for Gap Studio.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Akhnaten is revealed in episodes of his life that are not fleshed out but presented as ritual, including the ravishing love duet with his wife, Nefertiti.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Carrying away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20away. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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