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carrying the load

ADJECTIVE

dependable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loyal staunch steady sturdy true trustworthy

WEAK

always there certain come-through constant faithful good as one's word rocklike secure stable steadfast sure to be counted on tried tried-and-true trusty unfailing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyal undependable unfaithful unreliable unstable untrustworthy weak wobbly

WEAK

dishonest irresponsible uncertain unsteady unsure

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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However, he says that tech isn’t single-handedly carrying the load: Seven of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors are more profitable than normal.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

And there is no way they should have counted on sore-shouldered Kershaw to keep carrying the load.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

“He’s the best player in the world and he showed that tonight, carrying the load offensively again.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2022

In the first half, with Robinson carrying the load on the ground, Washington averaged just 4.4 yards per carry.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2022

They had met on a narrow path and neither would give way, but as Charnock was carrying the load he had put the other in the wrong.

From The Girl from Keller's by Bindloss, Harold

carrying the load

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