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as in hauls
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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as in offers
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 includes
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 sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaves
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 carries
The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.
—Matthew Mowery, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The team typically carries five or six defensive linemen, and Barrett joins a group that includes Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell and Dalvin Tomlinson.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
With a low, wide stance and a streamlined silhouette, the wagon carries a sporty yet refined appearance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
As Siâvash increasingly retreats into imaginary characters, the documentary traces a sibling relationship shaped and strained by displacement, set against a backdrop of escalating tension between Iran and the United States that carries personal consequences for both subjects.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Kourtney Kardashian starts each day with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on an empty stomach — and a 28-year Harvard study tracking more than 92,000 adults suggests the habit carries real health benefits worth knowing about.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
But for those focused on wildlife conservation, the moment carries deeper significance.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.
—Matthew Mowery, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The team typically carries five or six defensive linemen, and Barrett joins a group that includes Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell and Dalvin Tomlinson.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
With a low, wide stance and a streamlined silhouette, the wagon carries a sporty yet refined appearance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
As Siâvash increasingly retreats into imaginary characters, the documentary traces a sibling relationship shaped and strained by displacement, set against a backdrop of escalating tension between Iran and the United States that carries personal consequences for both subjects.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Kourtney Kardashian starts each day with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on an empty stomach — and a 28-year Harvard study tracking more than 92,000 adults suggests the habit carries real health benefits worth knowing about.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
But for those focused on wildlife conservation, the moment carries deeper significance.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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That arrangement will stay in place until the judge offers his recommendation on parent time on or before May 11.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The district’s identity as both a destination and a neighborhood depends on striking a balance between entertainment vitality and the livability that sustains long-term commercial investment.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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By Michelle Edgar In a neighborhood often defined by its challenges, a different story is taking shape with the unveiling of a mural honoring unity, immigrant contributions and the unseen work that sustains Los Angeles.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Everything here earns its spot in my suitcase and helps avoid that last-minute reshuffle at the gate or worse, an unexpected overweight baggage fee.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The sport adaptive air suspension earns its keep here.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The pattern of stripes shows that the photon’s two interfering paths are wave-like, also suggesting that a quantum particle behaves much like a wave.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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For example, cesium chemically behaves like sodium and potassium, which are accumulated in human tissues.—
Eduardo B. Farfán,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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Next week brings more reports from some major AI names, including Palantir Technologies and Advanced Micro Devices .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The Storm’s ace pitcher, who also plays outfield and has experience at first base in her previous two varsity seasons, is the real deal who brings a complete game to the field for the Upstate Eight Conference leaders.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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