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to come together to form a single unit
white wine and chicken marry especially well
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Recent Examples of marries
This crowd-pleasing appetizer marries chili sauce and barbecue sauce for a dump-and-stir success.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Things begin to unravel when the head of her ballet company (Jack Huston) marries a contemporary choreographer (Betty Gabriel), disrupting the company’s tradition and igniting a quiet, atmospheric power struggle that threatens the very future of the institution.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Earlier in the Netflix series, Crane actually marries Marina Thompson, who was previously linked to Eloise's brother Colin.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
In the books, Francesca marries twice.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
The film tells the story of Lily, a florist who falls in love and marries a handsome neurosurgeon, who turns out to be physically abusive.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The muted green tone has been gaining popularity for its versatility that marries a vintage feel that still seems contemporary.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Book a room at the city’s best new hotel, The Telegraph, which marries post-Soviet Brutalist architecture with enough style and comfort to sate the most demanding tastes.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The narrative centers on Agnes Hathaway, a healer who marries Latin tutor William Shakespeare in 1582 Warwickshire, and explores how the couple navigates the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son Hamnet to the plague.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Things begin to unravel when the head of her ballet company (Jack Huston) marries a contemporary choreographer (Betty Gabriel), disrupting the company’s tradition and igniting a quiet, atmospheric power struggle that threatens the very future of the institution.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Earlier in the Netflix series, Crane actually marries Marina Thompson, who was previously linked to Eloise's brother Colin.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
In the books, Francesca marries twice.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
The film tells the story of Lily, a florist who falls in love and marries a handsome neurosurgeon, who turns out to be physically abusive.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The muted green tone has been gaining popularity for its versatility that marries a vintage feel that still seems contemporary.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Book a room at the city’s best new hotel, The Telegraph, which marries post-Soviet Brutalist architecture with enough style and comfort to sate the most demanding tastes.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The narrative centers on Agnes Hathaway, a healer who marries Latin tutor William Shakespeare in 1582 Warwickshire, and explores how the couple navigates the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son Hamnet to the plague.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marries
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This downtown hotel connects directly to the Grand Wayne Convention Center and is within a stone’s throw of the botanical garden and some of Fort Wayne’s top restaurants like Proximo and The Hoppy Gnome.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cedillo previously testified that a fingerprint on a door handle from the Chevrolet Equinox is among evidence that connects Tyreion Nixon-Clark, a brother of Jay Nixon-Clark, to the Steel Dust Drive scene.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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The film weds Jewish mysticism and slow-creeping horror with all the anxiety of new lesbian love.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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The new display weds the photonic chip with a 5- by 5-millimeter liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCoS) panel, which has a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Aug. 2025
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Innovate Energy combines Mike’s personal journey with the nuclear power’s broader evolution into a movement and a book aimed at people running mines, mills, and remote operations who are tired of gambling on the grid.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Volkswagen’s The Force, 2011 Just try to resist smiling while watching this adorable Volkswagen commercial, which combines youthful ambition and some loving sleight of hand.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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My personal favorite part is how versatile the style is—between the simple details and mid-tone brown, this rack matches most aesthetics.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to choose the best dimmer switch that matches your needs, type of room, and type of light bulbs.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The rules of the federal low-income housing tax credit program currently apply, while the revision proposes using the less restrictive Section 8 criteria.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The governor proposes a balanced budget, and the General Assembly scrutinizes every line.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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The centre-forward is increasingly aware of these situations, positioning himself correctly or attacking the right space to offer his team-mates an option when City are attacking the wide areas.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
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Prior to that, Szoboszlai commits a holding offence that denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If Antetokounmpo commits to signing an extension, the Bucks can take him off the trade block.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The symbolism of foxglove (processed for use in heart medicine, yet lethal if consumed in high quantities) engages the hazardousness of digital overconnection.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Walking on an incline, according to research, engages the lower body and may improve cardiovascular health without overstressing the joints, which is especially beneficial for older adults.—
Outside,
Outside,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Marries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marries. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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