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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The terrain is demanding, but the setting—expansive views, shifting light, and quiet trails—creates a rhythm that carries through the rest of the day. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 That feeling certainly carried through to both Taylor and Kidman’s looks. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026 Camera footage from people attending the June 26 meeting failed to show Ramos striking any of the several officers who had hold of her arms, feet or hair from the point she was approached while standing near a public microphone to when she was carried through the chamber doors to the lobby. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 The different color schemes carry through to the keyboard, the bottom cover’s rubber feet, and many macOS interface elements, such as scroll wheels and confirmation buttons—a bit of real, nifty polish. Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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