carry back

VERB

return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

give replace restore send

STRONG

bestow convey react rebate reciprocate recompense reestablish refund reimburse reinstate remit render repay requite reseat restitute retaliate transmit

WEAK

hand back make restitution pay back put back reinsert roll back take back thrust back toss back

Antonyms

STRONG

deprive hold keep refuse take

WEAK

ask depart leave pay request

Example Sentences

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At the time, the company said it planned to carry back the capital losses from the sale against previous capital gains, which could generate a tax benefit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Ms. Link sends us outside to gather wildflowers, leaves and anything else we can carry back.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Sending them off with pockets full of cookies wrapped with the golden seal of the presidency doesn’t hurt, either, a little chocolate chip cookie diplomacy to carry back to the Hill.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2021

It was the kind of conversation they’d carry back to their living room.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2020

So spoke the kind and gentle reed, and Psyche, following the directions, was able to carry back to her cruel mistress a quantity of the shining fleece.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

carry back

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