1
as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the con artist would never have been able to carry off his schemes if it were not for the greed of his eager victims
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2
as in to destroy
to deprive of life
pray that the pestilence does not carry off any more souls than it already has
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Recent Examples of carry off
She was carried off in a protective neck brace.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
His tribe was devastated for him as Kyle was carried off by the medical staff.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The two-time Olympic medallist freeskier Cassie Sharpe was carried off the half-pipe and taken to the hospital after a hard fall in qualifying.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Swift knows how to carry off a thematic updo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
His tribe was devastated for him as Kyle was carried off by the medical staff.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The two-time Olympic medallist freeskier Cassie Sharpe was carried off the half-pipe and taken to the hospital after a hard fall in qualifying.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Swift knows how to carry off a thematic updo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry off
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The casual-natured yet sharp staff seem genuinely happy to be working in frigid, off-grid Antarctica, and someone’s always around to fulfill a request, answer questions or engage in organic chit-chat in the main hub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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By nearly all industry metrics, Colbert has fulfilled the job duties he was given — and then some.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The fire destroyed two structures — a cabin and an equipment shed — and forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, who were rescued by a Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Covers personal property used to secure a loan as collateral if it's destroyed.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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This journey culminated in the 2018 production at Glyndebourne, which accomplished the feat of finally reducing (most of) the London critics to abashed admiration.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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While the Cavaliers haven’t accomplished their ultimate goal of winning the NBA Finals, things are looking good for them right now, even after their game one loss to the New York Knicks.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Also etched in the base of the memorial are the names of the many Chicago firefighters killed in the line of duty.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Jason Ulseth, the Riverkeeper’s executive director, estimated there are thousands of dead fish in the river and called it the worst fish kill he’s seen in his 20 years with the organization.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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The astronaut was not named, but a China Manned Space Agency representative stated that the pilot and payload specialist are able to perform each other's roles, suggesting that one of the two will stay for a full year in space.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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But at the time of each service honoring a fallen veteran, the volunteers fell silent and performed the honors in sync.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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However, this is Mother’s Day weekend, so a golden opportunity to either rewatch Miranda Presley slay another day or finally get a chance to see it for the first time as a holiday outing.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
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Daily specials are also worth checking out; the Saturday Cumbria Cowboy steak for two and the Sunday lasagna (with fennel sausage ragu) have both achieved cult-classic status in the neighborhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Vogue consulted with masterful artists such as Tasha Reiko Brown, Amy Komorowski, Emma Day, and Aika Danica Flores to get their tricks for achieving low-key, everyday makeup looks that are undetectable to even the most trained of eyes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Advertisement Another key decision that the administration will need to make, Sandweg said, is how much freedom the White House is willing to give the next director in executing its immigration policies.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
18 May 2026
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“Carry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20off. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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