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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 Nets went up by 20 early in the second quarter and led by as many as 27 before carrying a 68-45 advantage into the halftime break.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The Corps of Engineers is responsible for maintaining the harbor entrance, which requires regular dredging to remove the sand carried in by ocean currents, tides and waves.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The sub can carry three people in total (1 pilot and two passengers) and is capable of reaching depths of 984 feet (300 meters).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Hayes carried the name and number of Dalton Knecht on his chest, a last-minute switch from originally swapping his jersey with Jarred Vanderbilt.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The Corps of Engineers is responsible for maintaining the harbor entrance, which requires regular dredging to remove the sand carried in by ocean currents, tides and waves.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The sub can carry three people in total (1 pilot and two passengers) and is capable of reaching depths of 984 feet (300 meters).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Hayes carried the name and number of Dalton Knecht on his chest, a last-minute switch from originally swapping his jersey with Jarred Vanderbilt.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The barge was hauling concrete debris to an empty lot on Di Lido Island in Miami Beach across the bay.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tankers hauling oil have been stuck in the Strait, impacting not only American gas prices, but energy prices around the world.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The games bring out the fans, with big brothers and grandmas packing the stands.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Injury report While the Cubs head to Cleveland, right fielder Seiya Suzuki is packing his bags to Double-A Knoxville for a rehab stint.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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That’s how careers are built ‒ and sustained.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The driver sustained only minor visible injuries, according to troopers.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Framber Valdez allowed two runs, one earned, and seven hits in six innings while striking out five and walking one in his Tigers debut.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fairbanks, Miami’s marquee free agent signing this offseason, earned his first save of the season with a shutout ninth inning.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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What emerged was something that behaved less like a collection of individuals and more like a fluid.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yet Illinois’ dominant insurer, along with many of its peers, continues to behave as though steep increases are unavoidable.—
Barbara Hoare,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sadriu said the bystander was transported to an area hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was transported to the base of the mountain to a waiting ambulance.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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