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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
Made and used primarily in France and England, these small metal flower holders were carried by women attending the theater, opera and balls or calling on friends.
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Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
While toys are always a hit, gifts for the home often carry more meaning and can be cherished for years to come.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This too carries a whiff of desperation, as though people are intentionally putting on a brave face and shoving forward symbols of our collective creativity and togetherness.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
In recent weeks, MDOT news releases have been carrying that advisory for reporters.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
While toys are always a hit, gifts for the home often carry more meaning and can be cherished for years to come.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This too carries a whiff of desperation, as though people are intentionally putting on a brave face and shoving forward symbols of our collective creativity and togetherness.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
In recent weeks, MDOT news releases have been carrying that advisory for reporters.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The weapons were placed in a moving van and hauled away.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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The fleet’s name comes from the silver coins the ships were hauling, called plata.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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For winter travel, consider packing a base layer instead of sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleeces.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Its sidewalks are lined with blooming foliage, its street corners packed with culinary delights and its skies perpetually clear.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some nonprofit disaster response organizations offer various types of training for civilians, but there is no formal state or federal programming or earmarked funding for these efforts.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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While the board has offered no explanation for her termination, reports suggest that her firing stemmed from tension with board members.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The roster includes Alex Cooper, Alix Earle, Charli D’Amelio, Jake Shane, Kai Cenat and Emma Chamberlain.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Wisconsin state Senate saw Democrats win a trio of close races to narrow the Republican majority; that included one particularly high-cost battle for District 8.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sustainability is the finding of the way in which each generation can leave the planet as sustained for the future as possible, for the people that follow us.Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
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Labrador mix puppy Whiskey broke two legs, while yorkie-terrier mix Pluto sustained minor injuries.Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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For example, a single parent of two who earns $22,000 as a child care worker would gain $675 in the first year, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Go down 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers), and the hot, dense gas begins to behave strangely.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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And, as today’s email reminds us, there’s no reason to expect Trump to behave any differently if elected to a second term.Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Charging water users to transport their non-river water could spread out some of those costs, Goddard said.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Wicked transports audiences to the world of The Wizard of Oz, with Universal’s adaptation of the Broadway smash starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hitting theaters Nov. 22.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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