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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3
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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5
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 pair met in a lecture hall and dated for six years before marrying.
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Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to being a formidable businessman, Armani is credited with breathing new life into menswear and creating a new system of dressing for women, marrying Italian leggerezza with worldly references (China was a frequent reference point) and becoming synonymous with timeless elegance.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Rice is marrying research with Houston’s energy ecosystem, and Tulane is preparing the next generation of industry, policy and manufacturing leaders.
—Michael Fitts, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since marrying the king in 2005, Camilla has become patron or president of more than 100 charities, according to Buckingham Palace’s official website.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Another person pointed out that the woman's boyfriend may have no intentions of marrying her.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Buzz Lightyear's best friend and co-officer in the film, Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba), becomes stranded on an alien planet with several other members of their crew, where she's seen in one montage marrying and raising a child with her partner Kiko.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to being a formidable businessman, Armani is credited with breathing new life into menswear and creating a new system of dressing for women, marrying Italian leggerezza with worldly references (China was a frequent reference point) and becoming synonymous with timeless elegance.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Rice is marrying research with Houston’s energy ecosystem, and Tulane is preparing the next generation of industry, policy and manufacturing leaders.
—Michael Fitts, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since marrying the king in 2005, Camilla has become patron or president of more than 100 charities, according to Buckingham Palace’s official website.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Another person pointed out that the woman's boyfriend may have no intentions of marrying her.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Buzz Lightyear's best friend and co-officer in the film, Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba), becomes stranded on an alien planet with several other members of their crew, where she's seen in one montage marrying and raising a child with her partner Kiko.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Another source told People in August 2025 that Swift and Kelce aren’t currently wedding planning.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kai Cenat speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York on June 21, and Kim Kardashian at Hotel Gritti in Venice, Italy, ahead of the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding on June 26.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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An impending roadblock is combining with the Senate, whose NDAA version has a topline of $925 billion.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Birds of Paradise, for example, have mating rituals so intricate and elaborate that people form clubs just to catch a glimpse of the show.—
Joe Salas
August 30,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
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Others suggest that some of them were used in combat or displays that were essential for mating success.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
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Finish with a cognac suede belt to add texture to the look while matching the gold buckles on your flats.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Exclusivo Mezcla Reversible Lightweight Quilt Set The Exclusivo Mezcla Quilt Bedding Set includes a reversible quilt and two matching pillow shams to tie the look together.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The district plans to replace the field level bleacher seats and budgeted $129,615 to do it, and is also proposing to replace the Loge level bleacher seats which will cost an additional $440,000.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer saved the most memorable moment for the end, proposing on the turf to his girlfriend, a member of the Scarlets dance squad.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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By fusing financial data, qualitative FAR analysis, industry designations and local regulatory considerations, systems can evaluate and choose comparables with much higher precision.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And it’s been her goal all these years, build endurance while fusing heritage, design excellence, and timeless beauty.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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McBee also admitted to committing additional fraud in 2019 and 2020.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wilma Jamitza Medina, 50, the boy’s mother, is accused of committing the fatal act, police say.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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