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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 Aspen store carries primarily Citizens merchandise but about 15 percent is Agolde and there are also some third-party brands.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.
—CBS News, 14 July 2025
The mother carries a plastic bag and a clear umbrella.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
All six would have to make a stop to change into a long dress, don a wig, and carry a handbag filled with bricks to the finish line on Power’s stage.
—CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.
—CBS News, 14 July 2025
The mother carries a plastic bag and a clear umbrella.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
All six would have to make a stop to change into a long dress, don a wig, and carry a handbag filled with bricks to the finish line on Power’s stage.
—CNN Money, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for carry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
Verb
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The Dane hauled his way up the mountain, mouth contorted, back and elbows askew, willing his bike to chase.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The city has upped its efforts in recent years, hauling and dredging in sand, and working with OCTA to figure out ways to bring more sand, in addition to rock boulders, to keep waves from washing away the beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The spa’s four treatment rooms draw on Chinese, Japanese, and Indian wellness traditions—offering everything from aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage to shiatsu, reflexology, and anti-aging facials using organic Portuguese products.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Parks offer an incredible value to Americans: $35 for a week at Yellowstone is less than a family in most U.S. cities pays for a two-hour trip to the movie theater.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access Android and IOS apps Subscriber-exclusive content Digital subscription to share The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Other menu items include wraps, flatbreads and salads.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Instead, both partners should be willingly putting in the effort to sustain their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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That includes Clark, who sustained a groin injury last week that sidelined her from Friday's three-point contest and tonight's All-Star Game.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese earned themselves nods for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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How did Tali Shapiro survive? Donald Haines was the bystander who followed Alcala and called the police, unsettled by how Alcala was behaving around Shapiro.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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How should men behave, and what can our culture do to encourage that behavior?—
Christopher J. Scalia,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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The woman was treated for a head and leg injury on site before she was transported in an ambulance to a local hospital.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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