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
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Sheriff’s corrections and court officials agreed that transporting in-custody defendants from upstairs cells to first-floor jail courtrooms remained the safest and simplest option.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cole was charged with one count of unlawfully transporting an explosive device with a plan either to kill, injure, or intimidate a person or to unlawfully destroy property, and a second count of malicious destruction or attempt to destroy with an explosive device.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Southern Soul Barbeque Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Southern Soul is known for delighting diners with contemporary twists on classic Georgia barbecue.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Blending helps turn veggies and stock into a surprisingly thick and satisfying soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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
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But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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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 Mar. 2026.
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