1
as in to fulfil
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
The latter was carried off the court by several security guards.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Teen Vogue reports that organizers set up banners on the ground in front of Johnson’s front door and another in the bathroom right across from it, and as they were quickly carried off under arrest, wrists in zip ties.
—Lex McMenamin, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a news release that the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. when three cars were carried off the road by floodwaters from Beaver Creek, a stream that begins in Douglas County and flows southwest through Taney County.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Nuno was pleased with the reaction of his players to what was a challenging moment for them, as Danilo was carried off the pitch and replaced by substitute Ryan Yates.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Teen Vogue reports that organizers set up banners on the ground in front of Johnson’s front door and another in the bathroom right across from it, and as they were quickly carried off under arrest, wrists in zip ties.
—Lex McMenamin, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a news release that the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. when three cars were carried off the road by floodwaters from Beaver Creek, a stream that begins in Douglas County and flows southwest through Taney County.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Nuno was pleased with the reaction of his players to what was a challenging moment for them, as Danilo was carried off the pitch and replaced by substitute Ryan Yates.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry off
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Gazans are also facing dehydration with 70% of critical water infrastructure damaged or destroyed throughout the war, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Eaton fire happened on Jan. 7 and Allen’s house was destroyed, along with that of his assistant.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ever the professional, Timberlake is back to fulfill his show schedule, and his Valentine’s Day concert may make for an even more thrilling experience for concert-goers.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Managers will be drawn to the one large-cap stock that can fulfill old goals.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The brothers were killed the day before they were supposed to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding in New Jersey, where they were raised.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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One victim was killed and five are currently injured.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Here's what to know about who performed during the Grammy Awards.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Somehow, the various components of blood—red and white cells, platelets, and plasma—manage to perform an entire spectrum of life-promoting functions.—
Nicola Twilley,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer might live to slay another day.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The bipartisan act, the first piece of legislation approved during Trump’s second term, was named for Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was slain last year by a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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State police also executed a search warrant for Ivers’ medical records and blood samples.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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The group presented a paper as well as a comprehensive video, showing the robot executing six tasks in 'Expressive' and 'Functional' modes side by side for comparison.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2025
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When that trick can be achieved is one of the many questions hanging over Wolves’ midfield in the hours, days, weeks and months ahead.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kane Brown achieves his fifth top 10-charting album on the Billboard 200, as The High Road rides in at No. 7 with 40,000 equivalent album units earned.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
2 Feb. 2025
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Are there still any obvious gaps in the team? Leicester could have really done with a new, commanding central defender.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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During the 2023 Chiefs season, fans believed the singer's attendance at 13 games — her favorite number — had something to do with the red-and-gold winning the Super Bowl.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Carry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20off. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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