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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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In seven seasons, he has rushed for 7,803 yards from 1,840 carries and has scored 74 touchdowns.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But that means the waterway—which normally carries around 20% of the world’s oil traffic—is unlikely to be fully open before July at the earliest.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But that great memory also carries some drawbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Each role carries distinct duties and powers of oversight.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

In a while it seems as if the lights will never get closer and the dogs break down into a fast trot that carries them all the way in.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen