CARRIES Synonyms: 185 Similar and Opposite Words

carries

verb

Definition of carries next

present tense third-person singular of carry

as in hauls

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 packs

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 offers

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 includes

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 sustains

to hold up or serve as a foundation for erected a trellis to carry the vine

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as in earns

to receive as return for effort carried off the award for best picture of the year

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as in behaves

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 carries Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight. —

Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026 The first offense carries a maximum of a year in county jail, according to the bill. —

Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026 Since the start of the conflict, Iran has threatened to hit ships that travel without its permission through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula that normally carries around one-fifth of the world's oil. —

Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 The second charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. —

Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 Prince Dietan, on the other hand, carries an ancient power that is slowly killing him. —

Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 Each charge carries a penalty of 10 years in prison. —

Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026 My wife Laura carries Old Bay in her purse. —

Todd Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026 The fact that Susie still carries the Celek name on her Instagram handle only adds another layer to a story that already had Eagles fans buzzing. —

Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

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If your truck regularly hauls gravel, dirt, or furniture, the drawers eat up a lot of bed volume.

— Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
One officer enters the water to tie a flotation device to Cruz before the pair hauls him out of the murky water and onto a paddleboard.

— Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026