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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
Even some convenience stores like 7-Eleven carry them.
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Iona Brannon, AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
As of March 1, U.S. vessels only carry 0.4 percent of global tonnage at sea, according to maritime intelligence service Clarksons Research.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
And Chinese mitten crabs are prolific parents: Adult females can carry between 250,000 and 1 million eggs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Loading media onto the watch, even basic offline maps, is such a hassle that even Apple has resigned itself to the fact that most people will end up carrying their phone instead.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Iona Brannon, AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
As of March 1, U.S. vessels only carry 0.4 percent of global tonnage at sea, according to maritime intelligence service Clarksons Research.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
And Chinese mitten crabs are prolific parents: Adult females can carry between 250,000 and 1 million eggs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Loading media onto the watch, even basic offline maps, is such a hassle that even Apple has resigned itself to the fact that most people will end up carrying their phone instead.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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They are not designed to haul lumber or other types of recreational equipment and may not be secure enough.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Equally impressive were the things people couldn’t see, like the large basement spaces where animal acts would await their turn—complete with an elevator stout enough to haul elephants.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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The grip also packs a 2,300 mAh battery inside to give the phone extra juice.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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At a court appearance on Saturday, Hamilton County sheriff's deputies packed the courtroom in support of the fallen deputy, according to ABC Cincinnati affiliate WCPO.—
Victoria Arancio,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Last year, an Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigator contacted the department’s cold case unit offering to help identify Parks’ remains with the use of forensic genealogy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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This initiative not only offers these women meaningful employment, but equips them with valuable skills through professional training in garment construction—fostering dignity, independence and long-term empowerment.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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For no ads on those two streamers, the plan costs $44.99 per month (ads will be included on any tier of the ESPN. app).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Shah: In the short term, sustained tariffs could trigger drug shortages, particularly for generic and specialty compounds.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Shipman said two university public safety officers sustained injuries as protesters forced their way into the building.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Expand But he and the photo would be nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, launching a career that would earn him nearly 40 awards for his work.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Burns has earned a college degree and has worked with hospice patients.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Police may switch from active pursuit when the driver is speeding or behaving erratically.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Advanced Protection is likely to behave the same way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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She was transported to a hospital with wounds from the gunfire.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Images released by Amazon previously provided glimpses inside the company's satellite factory near Seattle, along with views of the shipping containers Amazon uses to transport spacecraft from Washington their launch base in Florida.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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