carries

VERB

transport physical object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear bring ferry give haul hoist import lift lug move pack remove take tote transfer transmit

STRONG

backpack cart channel conduct convey convoy displace fetch freight funnel heft pipe portage relay relocate shift shoulder sustain transplant truck waft

WEAK

schlepp traject

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid dodge drop fix hold keep lower maintain receive refuse remain shun stay stop

STRONG

leave

WEAK

fail lose

VERB

win; accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive get move

STRONG

affect capture effect gain impel impress influence inspire prevail secure spur strike sway touch urge

WEAK

be victorious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade stop

STRONG

forfeit let go lose miss neglect

WEAK

fail

VERB

broadcast electronically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

air bear display give offer publish release send transfer transport

STRONG

communicate conduct convey disseminate relay

WEAK

pass on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide hold keep refuse take withhold

WEAK

fail lose

Example Sentences

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Carries up to eight interceptors and each launcher takes 30 minutes to reload.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Carries says it's "like an old friend that gets on your nerves, you know? I think I'd miss it if it were gone."

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

The show wanted us to think of ourselves as Carries, but most of us were Mirandas at heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2022

Carries were split up between several running backs, so no player had really big numbers.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2018

And she almost throws up on me and all over the back seat, so Carries plastic bag comes in handy.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi