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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And a lot of those flavors carry through. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026 The couple famously nudged the designer beyond his usual earthy minimalism, encouraging bolder, more playful touches—a shift that subtly carries through this East End retreat. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026 As the wind blows, pollen from these catkins is carried through the air, hoping to reach female flowers on other oaks and ensure the next generation of trees. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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