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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Now and then, a neigh carried through the kitchen’s French doors. Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 In life and in business, that meaning is carried through story. Jonathan Brierre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 So skill can carry through, and in the case of Daniel slash Troy, the persistence of memory is love. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 The story surrounding our characters is fascinating, but there’s also a strong thriller and suspense element that carries through all six episodes. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 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 Sep. 2026.

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