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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
Sixty-plus years ago, the state’s water managers proposed a canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to complete the state project that carries water from the northern part of the state to the southern.
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The first test flight of the unproven Ariane 6 carried a batch of small, relatively inexpensive satellites.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.
—Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The first test flight of the unproven Ariane 6 carried a batch of small, relatively inexpensive satellites.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.
—Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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The second principle—and this is doubly important for us outdoor enthusiasts—is understanding that maintenance schedules are based on normal driving cycles, and not heavy use activities like towing, hauling a heavy camper around, or driving off-road.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
2 Mar. 2025
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Eris is designed to haul payloads of up to 672 pounds (305 kilograms) to low-Earth orbit, and will launch from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland on Australia's northeastern coast.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Unlike face tapes, which temporarily smooth skin by holding it in place, true wrinkle patches pack a punch with active ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to improve skin over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Imagine the ultimate fashion stoop sale, packed with hundreds of editorial-worthy vintage and archival pieces donated by Vogue friends and contributors, as well as items sourced from eBay.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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No, the Heat were not willing to offer the house at last month’s NBA trading deadline.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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With the latter, the bike offers a range of 70+ miles (112+ km) on a single charge, which, by the way, takes six hours to go from 0 to 100%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Most categories, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, are determined by a plurality vote, meaning the nominee with the highest number of votes wins.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The veteran lineman played well during his first season as an NFL starting center before sustaining the notable injury in Week 5.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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The country's fertility rate last year stood at just 1.0 births per woman, far below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain population growth.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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But none has achieved the scale of YouTube — or its earning potential.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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But not every team gets to pack their bags for Indiana—only the top 15 teams in the regular season have earned a ticket to compete.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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As a collective, the robots behaved like a material that could change shape and switch between solid and liquid states, just like the T-1000.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The default state of the Switch Axe is Axe Mode, which behaves a bit like a slightly faster Hammer with pretty good damage output and great mobility for a weapon of its size.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The mise-en-scène of a humble working-class neighborhood in Rome, replete with a sprawling ensemble cast and many extras, convincingly transports viewers into the look and feel of the post-World War II era as Italians try to redefine themselves in the aftermath of fascism.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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The suspect began cutting himself once officers responded to the scene and he was transported to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury to his neck, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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