carry through

verb

carried through; carrying through; carries through
Synonyms of carry throughnext

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

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When team members feel supported and engaged, that pride tends to carry through to the property. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026 That tradition carried through slavery and into Black communities across the South and in Maryland. Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 That philosophy carries through to the ingredients. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026 Yes, as long as fabric weight and lining shift by room, the same general look can carry through without feeling repetitive. Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of carry through was in 1608

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“Carry through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20through. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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