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as in hauled
to support and take from one place to another
each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack
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as in offered
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 included
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 sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaved
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 carried
In the wake of the performer’s collaboration with comedian Kevin Hart on a freewheeling highlights show carried by Peacock throughout the 2021 Tokyo Games, Solomon sought to give Snoop a more hands-on role in the City of Light.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Ole Miss will run it back with the man who carried the team to its most successful season in program history.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
What was once done by indirection and guile is now carried with the high hand, in the face of day, at the mouth of the cannon and by the edge of the sabre of the nation.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Brave Pullman porters carried the Chicago Defender with coverage of the funeral on trains headed south from Chicago, sparking outrage and igniting a movement.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
The repetition dulls whatever voltage the pairing once carried.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
For first-time contenders, the luncheon carried a particular rush.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Dëmin carried Brooklyn’s offense out of the gate, opening 3-for-4 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep in his first seven minutes.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Ole Miss will run it back with the man who carried the team to its most successful season in program history.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
What was once done by indirection and guile is now carried with the high hand, in the face of day, at the mouth of the cannon and by the edge of the sabre of the nation.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Brave Pullman porters carried the Chicago Defender with coverage of the funeral on trains headed south from Chicago, sparking outrage and igniting a movement.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
The repetition dulls whatever voltage the pairing once carried.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
For first-time contenders, the luncheon carried a particular rush.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Dëmin carried Brooklyn’s offense out of the gate, opening 3-for-4 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep in his first seven minutes.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried
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Enter Tyrannio, a Greek specialist in literature and libraries, owner of some 30,000 scrolls and famed expert on Aristotle — in fact, the same man responsible for restoring the philosopher’s tattered library after it was hauled to Rome.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seals hauled out on the edges of the open water.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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The reception was packed with a who's who and just as the doors opened, the crowd divided like the Red Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, there is no shortage of getaway ideas that range from lowkey and affordable to bustling and packed full of bookings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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On January 16, however, the Justice Department offered an account painting a different picture of the events in a filing supporting criminal charges against Sosa-Celis and Aljorna.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commonly used medications for infertility, COPD, asthma, dermatitis, hot flashes and osteoporosis are also included.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trump has steered clear of talking about the kinds of measures included in the bipartisan bills.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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No information on the type of accident or injuries sustained by Kenworthy was available, according to Soviar.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, Vonn tore the LCL in her left knee and sustained three fractures in the same leg after a crash during training, and the next year announced her retirement.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Several caregivers told the social workers that the children behaved as though they’d been deprived of food.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The woman, who was reported to be unresponsive but breathing, was rescued by helicopter and transported to a hospital in Idaho.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officers then transported him to the Joliet Police Department, where he was processed on six counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Carried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carried. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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