CARRIED THROUGH Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

carried through

verb

past tense of carry through

as in survived

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The structure was built in 1872 (the hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022) and has survived through floods and epidemics of years past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Laguna is survived by her daughter, Laura, and her grandchildren, João and Daniel.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of survived

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Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a statement Thursday that the strikes were carried out after eight drones were launched from Afghanistan and Afghan forces shelled Pakistani border posts.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Though homosexuality is legal in Turkey, authorities have carried out coordinated raids targeting LGBTQ advocacy organizations and activists across multiple cities, leading to mass arrests and detentions.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of carried out

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An uneasy calm prevailed along the border Friday, with no new fighting reported.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Now that Paramount Skydance has prevailed in its bid to take over CNN’s parent, there is certain to be new scrutiny on what elements of CNN’s current business plan new managers wish to keep.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prevailed

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The image of Norton on a bucking bronco points to another reason why the growing pool of creative talent that Jaques has lured into his path — legitimately or sneakily — have stuck around.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
With Michigan stealing a 13-12 win over the Broncos in dramatic fashion, the fans who stuck around in The Big House stormed the field to celebrate.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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