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

Chazanas, the interior designer, already has a crystals shopping list with requests from half a dozen clients and is planning on bringing a mover with her to Arizona to help carry back the haul.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021

At his home near Logan Circle, Lee keeps a 234-page synopsis of the conference proceedings, including 17 principles of environmental justice, which instructed participants “to carry back home and institute in all of our communities.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2021

With cloaks in which to carry back whatever they might find, Taran and Gurgi set off.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

carry back

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