as in to transport
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
the beauty of the music carried him away
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Recent Examples of carry away
But the second half brought a dramatic cold shower for those tempted to get carried away.
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape.
Saucer or Star Magnolia
Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
At least, until her house was carried away by Helene.
—Stephen Smith, TIME, 28 Sep. 2024
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
These hydrangea plants don't need hefty pruning, but cutting them back no more than one-third yearly can help promote growth and maintain shape.
Saucer or Star Magnolia
Magnolia trees in general don't heal as well as some other trees from pruning, so make sure not to get too carried away.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
At least, until her house was carried away by Helene.
—Stephen Smith, TIME, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry away
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Both officers were transported to the hospital, where 23-year-old Briese succumbed to his injuries.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Understatement can be just as entrancing as its opposite. 7.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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The result is entrancing, astonishing, even startling, both for its immediate dramatic thrills and for its wider implications.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Today, knowing that the recipes inspired by a legacy of women in her family have satisfied so many people fills her heart.Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But in Beverly Hills, the institutions still endure and keep finding new ways to delight their guests.Andy Wang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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From classic comfort food to gourmet delights, these local restaurants are offering mouthwatering to-go meals that'll make your holiday season a whole lot easier (and tastier).Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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This pleased no one, culminating in weeks of gridlock on attempts to pass France’s 2025 national budget.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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The film's release on a fully functioning limited edition tape, as well as available 4K, Blu-ray and streaming on Hulu, couldn't please director Fede Álvarez more.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Yet Mendes mostly sees a cheap, useful instrument in Deakins—a shortcut to rapture.A.A. Dowd, Chron, 8 Dec. 2022
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Monk’s story is peppered with supernatural details, talk of evil spirits and unaccountable noises, and even an extremely old nun who may or may not rapture herself to heaven daily.Mike Mariani, Slate Magazine, 22 Mar. 2017
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He’s taken on different personas, different looks, rapped about different things and keeps getting bigger and bigger.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The propulsive beat sounds instantly club bound (Mike Dean co-produced), and Scott sounds especially comfortable, rapping a perky, proficient verse.Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Carry away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20away. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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