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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 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
Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Giving up 47 carries for 260 yards and three TDs to Georgia Tech feels noteworthy.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Mustangs averaged under two yards per rush on 36 carries and converted only three of their 14 third downs.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2024, Dobbins has 158 carries for 766 yards with eight touchdowns.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Each path carries weighty consequences.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Giving up 47 carries for 260 yards and three TDs to Georgia Tech feels noteworthy.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The Mustangs averaged under two yards per rush on 36 carries and converted only three of their 14 third downs.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2024, Dobbins has 158 carries for 766 yards with eight touchdowns.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Each path carries weighty consequences.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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Almost every shot includes something for fans of the games to recognize, from Nuka-Cola bottles to Assaultron robot frames to Vault Boy bobbleheads.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lively’s filing includes texts and emails between Baldoni and his PR team detailing their online strategy to damage Lively’s reputation, inflaming the negative narratives about Lively that were beginning to brew online.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The service recently instituted a policy in which a track that registers fewer than a thousand streams in a twelve-month span earns no royalties at all.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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This week, Clarkson earns her first hit on a chart she’s never seen before.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The most interesting portion of the Fifth Circuit's opinion is the discussion that the Corporate Transparency Act, which gives rise to the FINCIN BOI requirements, is very likely a constitutional exercise of Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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From when to take it off to how to clean your diamond or gemstone, the GIA Graduate Gemologist and 4th-generation jeweler gives the inside scoop.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In addition to pesticides from their diet, industrial cow’s milk also contains significant traces of hormones (administered to boost their daily milk production from 14 to 40 liters per day).Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Universal healthcare insurance that is affordable or subsidized by the government needs to be considered in these countries, coupled with an infrastructure that supports preventive doctor visits to treat and address diabetes throughout the population.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Team coaching encourages teams to recognize and reshape habits in a way that supports growth.Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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