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as in hauling
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 packing
to wear or have on one's person
I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot
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as in offering
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 including
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 sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
erected a trellis to carry the vine
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in behaving
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 carrying
Acker went from carrying 72 times in 2023 to once last season but can handle the load if necessary or serve as a lead blocker.
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Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The launch took place on Christmas Day when an R-7 rocket lifted off, carrying a remote-sensing satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Ars reports.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The plane carrying the team was traveling in a private jet and nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines plane taking off from Los Angeles International Airport.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Gas-guzzling trucks carrying gear from city to city.
—Julia MacCary, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Tahlequah, the mother orca who touched hearts worldwide in 2018 by carrying her dead calf for 17 days, has experienced another tragic loss.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The suspect was reportedly carrying an assault rifle and a handgun.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
There’s also a set of protruding fender flares, a set of all-black wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, and a roof rack equipped with a light bar for carrying any additional gear.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The launch took place on Christmas Day when an R-7 rocket lifted off, carrying a remote-sensing satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Ars reports.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The plane carrying the team was traveling in a private jet and nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines plane taking off from Los Angeles International Airport.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Gas-guzzling trucks carrying gear from city to city.
—Julia MacCary, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Tahlequah, the mother orca who touched hearts worldwide in 2018 by carrying her dead calf for 17 days, has experienced another tragic loss.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The suspect was reportedly carrying an assault rifle and a handgun.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
There’s also a set of protruding fender flares, a set of all-black wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, and a roof rack equipped with a light bar for carrying any additional gear.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying
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The Falcon 9's upper stage continued hauling the 21 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, where they will be deployed about 65 minutes after launch.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ski valet is super convenient for families who are already hauling way too much stuff, and even the littlest member of the family can take beginning ski or snowboard lessons.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that the BOI filings are now due by January 13, 2025, including a 12-day extension just granted by FINCEN.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The falling birth rate is a concern in terms of sustaining economic development and the provision of support for large numbers of elderly people in the future.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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What were your first steps toward earning one of the coolest titles in the world – Malt Master of Glenfiddich?—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Such events significantly increase a stadium’s earning potential and achieve the goal of creating a venue with year-round impact.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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With both seasons behaving similarly to the American All Stars seasons, fan favorites from various franchises to compete against each other, showcasing different forms of drag and cultural expressions to viewers who may not be familiar with other seasons.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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From tourists behaving badly in national parks to a camping trip in one of the hottest places in the world, Outside published a long list of captivating features this year.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 Dec. 2024
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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As his hearse rolled through the town, mourners lined the main street, some holding bouquets of flowers and wearing pins bearing images of the former president and his signature smile.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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What about bearing your name with pride?—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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By presenting MicroStrategy as a bold leader ready to use new technology for major gains, this strategic orientation might set a major precedent in the tech and financial sectors.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As seen in various industries, AI can be the hand that removes opportunities, while presenting new and intriguing ones.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Carrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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