1
as in hauling
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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2
as in packing
to wear or have on one's person
I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot
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3
as in offering
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 including
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 sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaving
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 carrying
Episode 5 opens with a postal worker’s 2020 account of seeing Sellers naked in the woods, with his face covered, carrying a child’s jacket.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Ecological changes, including more time for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying bugs to bite you.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
When these chickens breed, their offspring could produce eggs and sperm carrying dodo traits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
In Sunday’s win, Prescott went 11-for-12 for 111 yards when using play action, signaling a higher effectiveness with the threat of Williams carrying the football.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
His supporters have subsequently shown up in force outside his Manhattan court hearings as the murder case proceeds, many of them dressed up like Nintendo's Luigi character and carrying signs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
She's been carrying that weight for a long time.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
The straps are comfortable and breathable, so carrying 30 lb.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Ecological changes, including more time for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying bugs to bite you.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
When these chickens breed, their offspring could produce eggs and sperm carrying dodo traits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
In Sunday’s win, Prescott went 11-for-12 for 111 yards when using play action, signaling a higher effectiveness with the threat of Williams carrying the football.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
His supporters have subsequently shown up in force outside his Manhattan court hearings as the murder case proceeds, many of them dressed up like Nintendo's Luigi character and carrying signs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
She's been carrying that weight for a long time.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
The straps are comfortable and breathable, so carrying 30 lb.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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Crews are also engaged in mopping up, addressing hot spots, and back-hauling equipment on the eastern, southern, and western sides of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And it’s mostly designed to compete with SpaceX’s Falcon rockets by hauling satellites and other cargo to Earth’s orbit at a fraction of the price of older technologies.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Relief pitching might be among the more volatile areas if not the department offering the most volatility.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) for major producers hover between $1,080 and $1,220 per ounce.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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His other Broadway cast recording credits include Hair, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Drowsy Chaperone, earning Grammy noms for all three.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now the software does this and can make adjustments from corner to corner based on how the car is behaving.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hardly seems like enough to cow these arrogant companies into behaving, especially when their business model is so intrinsically tied to hoovering up other people’s information and creative work.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Badger operates between May and October as an auto and passenger ferry that also is capable of transporting commercial vehicles.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Despite this, water wheels continued to reign supreme for decades because of the difficulty of transporting the coal the engines required.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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