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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Few have actually carried through. Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 That sense of continuity carries through interiors that balance monumental scale with warmth and livability. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026 Daily programming, from DJ sets to vinyl sessions and pop-ups, gives the space a sense of rhythm that carries through the hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 If a business claims a commitment to local farms and producers, that value should carry through to the glass. Maryam Ahmed, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 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 1 May. 2026.

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