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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 new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Some of the noise carried the extra benefit of being based in reality.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
South Minneapolis, still carrying the memory of George Floyd, recognized the pattern immediately.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Each carried a scroll with messages of support written on them.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Some of the noise carried the extra benefit of being based in reality.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
South Minneapolis, still carrying the memory of George Floyd, recognized the pattern immediately.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Each carried a scroll with messages of support written on them.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The Fort Allen Volunteer Fire Company said that crews responding to the crash found a semi-trailer truck that was hauling produce and was fully engulfed in flames.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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During their journey, thousands of people came out to greet the monks, who were welcomed into communities, churches and state capitols as streets were packed with well-wishers and police officers.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course the main lobby restaurant, Le Jardin, which has icy buckets chilling wine and the near-constant scent of truffles in the air during its 24-hour service, is always packed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, each of these three countries have sought to offer support to Cuba in recent days.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the services offered athletes during the Games, Team USA’s travel insurance carrier covers ongoing care to athletes who sustain injuries at the Olympics that require follow-up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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As court proceedings have begun, some of those documents will be coming unsealed, including the affidavit.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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By the end of that format’s 12-year run, including several instances in which the best overall driver of the year was shut out from the title or even competing in the championship race, a majority of fans and drivers were more than ready for something else.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The question for Nigeria’s energy industry is how to sustain momentum built over the last three years.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is built over time—through daily choices, consistent support, and the work that goes into sustaining progress long after initial motivation may fade.—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond her performances, Russo has earned critical recognition as a songwriter.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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The study suggests that the way silk proteins organize mirrors how proteins behave in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Choose the Right Dryer Settings The settings on your dryer can also impact how your sheets behave during the cycle.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Valentine’s Day 2026, Avianca transported more than 19,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, a 6% uptick from last year.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Two victims were airlifted to a hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries, police said, and a third victim died while being transported to the hospital.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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