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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 center has a performance stage and allows patrons to carry alcohol purchased at the center's restaurants in the common area.
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Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
His license, issued by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, did not authorize him to carry a firearm.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 29 July 2025
Light Blue reminds us of the way morning light gently filters through the kitchen windows, while Pale Powder carries the ease of a Sunday afternoon—a whisper of color that doesn’t demand attention, but always leaves a lasting impression.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
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Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
His license, issued by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, did not authorize him to carry a firearm.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 29 July 2025
Light Blue reminds us of the way morning light gently filters through the kitchen windows, while Pale Powder carries the ease of a Sunday afternoon—a whisper of color that doesn’t demand attention, but always leaves a lasting impression.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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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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Six hours later, Kim and David watched their prize hauled tail-first to the crossbeam of the scales back at Darenberg’s dock in Montauk.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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Uline offers thousands of products to businesses nationwide.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
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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Penalties for breaking the rules include confiscation and further disciplinary action.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Camping fees include WiFi, showers, restrooms, a laundry room and admission to Bedrock City and raptor flight shows.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Police found shell casings on the street in front of the house, and evidence found two homes sustained bullet strikes, documents said.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Marketing plays a crucial role in building and sustaining audience engagement across this diverse content slate.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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The 29-year-old tennis pro became the first mother in women’s tennis history to earn the WTA World No. 1 Doubles ranking, a milestone that speaks to both her exceptional talent and the unique challenges facing mothers in professional athletics.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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Instead, the latest Marvel movie picks up with its titular foursome several years into their new careers, having already earned fame and respect as the only superheroes on their planet, known as Earth 828.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 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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These systems are emission-free and utilize a fleet of Tesla electric vehicles like the Model 3 sedan and Model X midsize SUV to transport users.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Relying on backup life-support systems on the Apollo Lunar Module meant to transport them to the moon's surface from orbit, the astronauts used primitive methods of celestial navigation to make their way back to Earth.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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