carry through

verb

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

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

Examples of carry through in a Sentence

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The freezing conditions will carry through the weekend, with a high of 23 on Saturday and wind chills of zero to -15 degrees in the morning. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 29 Jan. 2026 The shoulder strap is comfortable enough to carry through parking lots or hotels. Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 This rich yellow color—Saffron Strands by Behr—is carried through to the ceiling soffit and complements the new teal tile backsplash perfectly. Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026 And again, pinstripes carried through. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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