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as in hauls
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 offers
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 includes
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 sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaves
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 carries
The back went for 96 yards on 25 carries in the Chargers’ win over Denver last October.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Cable viewers can watch the tournament on Tennis Channel, while cord-cutters can livestream on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling Blue with Sports Extra.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Federal Reserve policymakers delivered a quarter-point interest-rate cut this week, but leading economist Mark Zandi warns the move carries a more hawkish signal than markets had anticipated.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Investing in individual stocks carries inherent risks, and a diversified strategy may provide greater stability.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The homicide conviction carries a mandatory life sentence, prosecutors said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
The business carries everything from pads to installation tools.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Devon Wenger was found guilty of conspiracy to violate civil rights, which carries up to 10 years in federal prison.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
In Week 1, the Tigers took down a good Baylor team on the road, as Arnold gashed the Bears for 137 yards on just 16 carries in a 38-24 win.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Cable viewers can watch the tournament on Tennis Channel, while cord-cutters can livestream on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling Blue with Sports Extra.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Federal Reserve policymakers delivered a quarter-point interest-rate cut this week, but leading economist Mark Zandi warns the move carries a more hawkish signal than markets had anticipated.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Investing in individual stocks carries inherent risks, and a diversified strategy may provide greater stability.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The homicide conviction carries a mandatory life sentence, prosecutors said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
The business carries everything from pads to installation tools.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Devon Wenger was found guilty of conspiracy to violate civil rights, which carries up to 10 years in federal prison.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
In Week 1, the Tigers took down a good Baylor team on the road, as Arnold gashed the Bears for 137 yards on just 16 carries in a 38-24 win.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The smallest snake in the state, the pygmy rattlesnake, packs a punch given its compact size.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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An approachable and affordable whiskey that’s extremely easy to sip, yet still packs flavor, is an opportunity to bring more would-be whiskey drinkers into the fold.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Captain Marc Guehi, who was denied a move to Liverpool in a dramatic summer transfer deadline day U-turn, offers leadership and an exemplary ability to read the game.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Desert Diamond Arena offers phone charging services through chargeFUZE in multiple locations inside the arena.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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To attract fans of blockbuster productions such as Game of Thrones, the show includes plenty of gory violence.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Our roundup includes music from Miguel, Mick Jenkins, Jaden Smith, and more.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to providing a safety net, Medicaid prevents higher downstream costs, sustains employment and independence, and strengthens communities in ways that benefit the entire economy.—
Our Place,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At high elevations, cold air turns heavy monsoon precipitation into snowfall that sustains the ice.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Seen through that prism, the Mistral earns its place in history as a remarkable bridge between two epic epochs.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Binoche’s directorial debut, a feature documentary exploring the making of her 2008 dance theater show In-I with British dancer and choreographer Akram Khan, earns its world premiere at the San Sebastian Film Festival Saturday night.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
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At scale, the company says, the system behaves as a single global supercomputer rather than isolated machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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The images could help scientists further develop theories of how matter behaves in the extreme environments around supermassive black holes, which have masses of millions or even billions of suns and are found at the hearts of all large galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Each brings something different to Durham's bar scene.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Geopolitical instability brings more focus to national and regional sovereignty, especially with regard to energy.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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