1
as in connecting
to perform the ceremony of marriage for
they chose a priest who was a family friend to marry them
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2
as in wedding
to give in marriage
the couple worried about the cost of marrying off five daughters
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as in remarrying
to take as a spouse
he married his girlfriend three years ago, and they've been happy ever since
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4
as in mating
to take a spouse
she had always believed she would never marry, but fate proved her wrong
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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
white wine and chicken marry especially well
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Recent Examples of marrying
The couple moved into Clarence House in 2003 and announced their engagement in 2005, marrying that April.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Vigil said Oseguera Cervantes became a police officer in Mexico before marrying into a cartel family and climbing the cartel ladder, eventually founding his own, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
His Brother Pushed Him to Propose Black and Haden dated for less than a year before marrying.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
In November, Hawke opened up about his divorce from Thurman and marrying Shawhughes.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The film, which is based on the bestselling novel by Truman Capote, follows a young New York socialite named Holly Golightly (Hepburn), who dreams of marrying rich.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
But Barbara’s parents couldn’t afford the dance and acting training necessary to make that dream a reality and Hammer followed a more conventional path to adulthood, marrying a man at age 22.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
King and Goffin’s best friends — and competitors — are Cynthia Weil (Lindsey Corey) and Barry Mann (Nick Anastasia), songwriters who work out of the same office, turning out hits and eventually marrying.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
The couple, who dated for 10 months before marrying in 2004, have broken up and reconciled as coparents in recent years.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Vigil said Oseguera Cervantes became a police officer in Mexico before marrying into a cartel family and climbing the cartel ladder, eventually founding his own, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
His Brother Pushed Him to Propose Black and Haden dated for less than a year before marrying.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
In November, Hawke opened up about his divorce from Thurman and marrying Shawhughes.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The film, which is based on the bestselling novel by Truman Capote, follows a young New York socialite named Holly Golightly (Hepburn), who dreams of marrying rich.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
But Barbara’s parents couldn’t afford the dance and acting training necessary to make that dream a reality and Hammer followed a more conventional path to adulthood, marrying a man at age 22.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
King and Goffin’s best friends — and competitors — are Cynthia Weil (Lindsey Corey) and Barry Mann (Nick Anastasia), songwriters who work out of the same office, turning out hits and eventually marrying.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
The couple, who dated for 10 months before marrying in 2004, have broken up and reconciled as coparents in recent years.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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This effort follows a judge's dismissal of a lawsuit from wedding barn owners who argued the new rules would put them out of business.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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The rocker was married twice before wedding his longtime wife, Gigi Criss, on May 3, 1998.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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The company explained that the missile is intended to meet urgent warfighter requirements by combining high-speed performance with production scalability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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The most likely explanation for this mirror image pattern is mating behavior.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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His team found an association between a symbol that looks like the letter Y and the time at which the animals depicted on the object gave birth, as well as a link between an X and the time of year the animals were seen mating.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pulling her strawberry blonde hair away from her face, Lohan also showed off a pair of matching diamond chain link earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the Chicago Park District is preparing plans of its own, proposing a $630 million revamp of Soldier Field if and when the Bears leave.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Based on similar moral panics among Democratic politicos proposing bans on new data center development from Oregon to Georgia, the Left seems ready to unite to oppose AI because of its extraordinary potential for economic productivity.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The sun fusing with the North Node can offer illumination regarding life direction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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His first album for Fania, El Malo, began a storied career innovating salsa music and fusing it with New York’s jazz and funk scenes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
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Johnson, who played for the Illini last season after verbally committing three years earlier, was booed throughout the game by Illinois fans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, for example, a provider banned in 2025 for committing fraud was legally allowed to bill for services in 2024, when the fraud had not yet been caught.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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