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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Homage is paid in Nightingale’s blue exterior paint scheme that contains red particulate, the latter color being used in the badging of the EX cars of yore—a tradition that carries through to this concept’s badging as well. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 Toasted pecans folded in add a nutty crunch that carries through each bite. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 That ethos carries through to the casino, where Simonetti and his multinational team prioritize approachability over pressure. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 That mindset carried through even during one of the most historic moments of the war, the Battle of Iwo Jima. Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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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 16 Apr. 2026.

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