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as in to offer
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 to include
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 to earn
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in to behave
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 carry
The Grammy award-winning band was followed by a dozen corvettes carrying honorees and the university's new president, Dwayne Tucker.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
The group’s members harmonize well, and each can carry a song on her own.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Supernatural or not, the James carries a certain significance, traveling through the capital of the Confederacy and then to the first colonial capitals, following the contours of the nation’s story.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
The boats carried troops and large equipment, including tanks, to beaches in Japan and the Philippines.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Oct. 2025
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
The group’s members harmonize well, and each can carry a song on her own.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Supernatural or not, the James carries a certain significance, traveling through the capital of the Confederacy and then to the first colonial capitals, following the contours of the nation’s story.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
The boats carried troops and large equipment, including tanks, to beaches in Japan and the Philippines.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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Interspliced are shots of him hauling up oyster cages, sliding a knife into an oyster to shuck it, handing a fresh oyster to a little girl.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, any cars driven recklessly may be hauled to the tow lot.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cucumber water isn’t just a refreshing spa drink; it’s also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that can boost your health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Canned Salmon Canned salmon is a protein-rich food that’s packed with omega-3 fats, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Geiger said many stores began offering discounts and clearance on select Halloween items even in early October.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Swirling together American history with eerie hauntings, a trip to Salem, Massachusetts offers a fascinating look at one of the country’s most tragic events—the Salem witch trials of 1692.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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That includes Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which has struggled to attract developers and resonate with buyers, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Admirers can switch between nine lighting modes, including warm white and multicolor hues, as well as flickering and flashing light shows.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some employees sustained minor injuries.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Space agencies and private companies are working to bridge the gap between imagination and possibility, developing new life-support systems, medical technologies, and spacecraft capable of sustaining humans beyond Earth’s orbit.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The starters in those games combined for 3 1/3 innings and 10 runs (six earned) allowed.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who gets into that position has definitely earned it.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In interviews, DaCosta has talked about the pleasures of telling stories in which Black women behave badly, instead of being forced to serve as virtuous role models.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those surviving cells accumulated more genetic damage, and in some cases started behaving like cancer cells.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Complete the autumnal theme with scents that transport you to the pumpkin patch, the forest, and even a backyard bonfire with oakwood and spiced notes like allspice and chestnut.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Still, pairing Cheese Dreams with a dip like Caesar dressing, marinara sauce, or honey mustard might just transport you and your fellow diners to cloud nine.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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