Definition of marrynext
1
as in to wed
to perform the ceremony of marriage for they chose a priest who was a family friend to marry them

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as in to match
to give in marriage the couple worried about the cost of marrying off five daughters

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as in to remarry
to take as a spouse he married his girlfriend three years ago, and they've been happy ever since

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as in to mate
to take a spouse she had always believed she would never marry, but fate proved her wrong

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Recent Examples of marry Though Affleck moved on to marry (and later divorce) on-and-off-again partner Jennifer Lopez, Garner and Affleck have appeared to remain close coparents. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 June 2026 They got married six months later and started having children. Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026 Roberts and Moder were married in a private ceremony on her 82-acre ranch in Taos, New Mexico in 2002. Emma Banks, InStyle, 22 June 2026 King Charles went on to marry Queen Camilla after Princess Diana’s death. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for marry
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  • The second is a return to Sangiovese in its purest form, with estates not already wedded to international varieties retreating in favour of a more Tuscan identity.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Hsueh said that gold prices became more firmly wedded to the outlook for Fed rate policy starting around the the middle of May, and less tied to the correlation to energy prices that had prevailed since the start of the Iran war.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 June 2026
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  • After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
  • Tim Edwards, Cal Fire Local 2881 president, says that the current salary calculation formula, which matches firefighter pay with other state workers salaries, does not account for inflation or the amount of overtime state firefighters are working.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
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  • In her 80s, she was widowed and lucky enough to remarry.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
  • With the wedding, Peter became the first of Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren to remarry.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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  • The mill, which is mated to a six-speed dog gearbox with paddle shifter, makes up to 513 hp and 346 ft lbs of torque, though that number will fluctuate based on the requirements of whatever racing series the car is competing in.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
  • When wild female flies mate with the sterile males, no offspring are produced, and the population collapses over time.
    Ciara McCarthy. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
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  • The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Speculation over the relationship between Brown and Tatum has been regularly a storyline in Boston, but the pair combined to lead the Celtics to a championship in 2024 and Brown was named Finals MVP.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 June 2026
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  • Now, in Crimea, Kyiv is systematically targeting key transport links and supply routes connecting the peninsula to southern Russian forces, aiming to disrupt logistics and isolate military infrastructure there.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The robot had 360-degree video cameras, two-way emergency communication and an emergency call button that could connect people with dispatchers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
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  • To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Employers are concerned about spending so much money without knowing employees are committed and able to reap the long-term health benefits, Barner said.
    Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 June 2026
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  • The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
    Matt Motta, Fortune, 23 June 2026

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“Marry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marry. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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