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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That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026 That perspective carries through in everything from pricing and negotiation to design, digital exposure, and the behind-the-scenes systems intended to make the process smoother and more transparent. Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Tingley was also off to a quick start last fall, running for 176 yards on just 12 carries through the first 1 1/2 games, including scoring a 70-yard touchdown against Providence shortly before the gruesome injury. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 The iconic horsebit motif was carried through in backless loafers and foldover, pointed-toe pumps that possess a familiar sense of everyday wearability. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.

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