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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 inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Each path carries weighty consequences.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But, adding leadership skills to a LinkedIn profile carries no downside.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But a strong peso also carries risks – squeezing domestic industry by making exports more costly, deterring investors, and raising fears of a crash.
—Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Each of the now 11 charges leveled against the three carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Cord-cutters can watch the race with any live TV streaming service that carries ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU, like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo TV.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Manslaughter requires proving a defendant recklessly caused another person’s death, and carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Each path carries weighty consequences.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But, adding leadership skills to a LinkedIn profile carries no downside.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But a strong peso also carries risks – squeezing domestic industry by making exports more costly, deterring investors, and raising fears of a crash.
—Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Each of the now 11 charges leveled against the three carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Cord-cutters can watch the race with any live TV streaming service that carries ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU, like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo TV.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Manslaughter requires proving a defendant recklessly caused another person’s death, and carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries
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This includes destructive behavior such as chewing and destroying furniture as well as things like howling and barking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Another new initiative is Project Mariner, which brings Google’s AI agents to the web.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But its ubiquitousness brings the scent somewhere between classic and basic, perhaps known by some to typify a certain metropolitan type.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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If that’s your struggle, find a routine that gives you the space to switch from work to home mode.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Think of it as an asset that supports your ability to enjoy life and perform at your best.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Carries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carries. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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