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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

“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

But he didn’t score at all for nearly the first 8½ minutes of the second half, with Wisconsin’s lead holding steady because of other Badgers carrying the load.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2022

About two in the morning she started for the forest, carrying the load on her back, accompanied by Couraut, who in all such expeditions showed wonderful sagacity as a guide.

From An Historical Mystery by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

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