carrying off

verb

Definition of carrying offnext
present participle of carry off
1
as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion the con artist would never have been able to carry off his schemes if it were not for the greed of his eager victims

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2
as in killing
to deprive of life pray that the pestilence does not carry off any more souls than it already has

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying off
  1. fulfilling
  2. performing
  3. destroying
  4. executing
  5. achieving
  6. accomplishing
  7. doing
  8. making
Verb
  • These options keep top talent engaged while fulfilling their career aspirations.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their vision is to create a strong, connected network that supports mothers in every stage of their expatriate journey, making relocation both rewarding and fulfilling.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • The top-performing loyalty programs generate 15% to 25% more revenue annually from brand loyalists.
    Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What's your favorite part about just touring or performing live in general?
    Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performing
Verb
  • Federal agencies are prohibited from destroying or negatively changing critical habitat.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroying
Verb
  • Look for companies willing to spend a lot of time building relationships with the people executing in other organizations.
    James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The team responsible for executing the Executive Residence’s holiday look appears to be growing; in 2012, Michelle Obama welcomed 85 volunteers onto the premises to set the festive scene.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of executing
Verb
  • The goal of a successful exit includes financial gain, strategic transition, and achieving personal goals.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Yet Thompson saw what Mckee’s congregation was accomplishing and saw the potential for the police department to collaborate with churches on crime prevention.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In the center of the bash, Entertainment 360’s Ryan Tunick and Gersh’s Gaby Cohen were giving each other credit for accomplishing longtime goals of securing a spot on the list during the same year.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplishing
Verb
  • But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • What was the inspiration behind making the short film?
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
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