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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
Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.
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Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, said on social media that the flotilla carries more than food.
—Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The 36-year-old veteran grabbed her right knee and remained down on the court, ushering in clear panic for the Sky.
Vandersloot eventually was carried to the Sky locker room by two medical staffers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
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Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, said on social media that the flotilla carries more than food.
—Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The 36-year-old veteran grabbed her right knee and remained down on the court, ushering in clear panic for the Sky.
Vandersloot eventually was carried to the Sky locker room by two medical staffers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The operation is massive: participants haul wagons and horses up to Nevada from all over California and coordinate nightly rest stops in shopping centers, ranches, even neighborhoods.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Efforts to haul him in for oversight hit a brick wall.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The Tony ceremony was front-loaded and action-packed The Tonys didn’t give audiences much of a chance to get bored, packing the show with performances right out of the gate.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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If an executive is caught on a margin call from borrowing, where the equity of the stock pledge is worth less than a set baseline, the person will have to pony up more cash, offer alternative assets, or sell off additional shares to cover the balance.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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And with fuel savings, lower maintenance costs, and fewer emissions, EVs continue to offer compelling advantages for everyday drivers.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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This story was updated to include comment and clarification from the Austin Police Department.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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It is earned—through trust, through transparency, and through service.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Throughout their career, Atlantic Starr earned three top 10 hits on the Hot 100 and 11 top 10 hit on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Successful deployment depends on robust guardrails—policies, oversight mechanisms and escalation paths that ensure agents behave in alignment with enterprise standards.—
Alan Ranger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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There are times when adults really should behave more like children.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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The 175-footer serves as the central hub during the team’s global fishing tour, transporting smaller fishing boats, tons of fuel, and toys such as a two-person submersible, KTM electric dirt bikes, and a Bell 505 helicopter.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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