CARRY THROUGH Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

carry through

verb

Definition of carry through

as in to survive

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as in to carry out

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Recent Examples of carry through 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 So, the manager was confident that the growth in mindset that the Dodgers had witnessed over the last year would carry through the down time. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The hydrotherapy is partly open air, which allows the natural soundtrack of the resort’s luscious 44-acre grounds to carry through the air and drenched in natural sunlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 These standards should carry through the hiring process, with interviewers evaluating candidates on both technical capability and the cultural behaviors that cultivate team success. — Sherry Martin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry through

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Remarkably, the water-soluble artwork had survived despite its proximity to a sprinkler pipe.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
In Tennessee, Christa Pike survived an execution attempt two weeks ago despite receiving two lethal doses of pentobarbital.

— David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of survive

Verb

If Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is to be believed, America will soon gain the dubious distinction of joining the only four countries on the globe that carry out executions in public.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
These packs were then delivered to different turbines before technicians arrived to carry out work.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of carry out

Verb

But time is running out—Prime Day already ended, so there's no telling how long this deal will stick around.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
In 2025, as part of a $1 billion restructuring effort, the chain announced a massive renovation plan that brought back cozy seating, more plugs and free refills to encourage customers to stick around.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stick around

Verb

Warm, mostly dry weather is expected to prevail through the weekend and into early next week, with temperatures in the mid-80s.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Unseasonably high temperatures prevail through Friday, with readings in the 90s across the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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