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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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
According to The Daily Mail, the two have no plans of marrying, but the rock legend flew 3,500 miles from London to New York at the last minute to be with Hamrick for the birth.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
In 1854, California barred people of Asian ancestry from testifying against white people and, in 1880, from marrying white people.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
After marrying Collins in 1969, the 84-year-old actor joined the series’ second season and its 1979 spin-off Thomas & Sarah, plus 1974–75 sitcom No, Honestly and more.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
In the video, Chehata speaks directly to the camera, recalling how her attempt to start dating again—years after marrying young—triggered unexpected emotions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The mezzo-soprano joined the band in 1972, after marrying keyboardist Keith Godchaux.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
But everything changes when she’s asked to write vows for Olivia (May), who’s marrying Warren (Jacinto), Lou’s old college flame.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Back in the day, a Black celebrity woman dating and marrying an athlete happened, but not that often.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
In 1854, California barred people of Asian ancestry from testifying against white people and, in 1880, from marrying white people.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
After marrying Collins in 1969, the 84-year-old actor joined the series’ second season and its 1979 spin-off Thomas & Sarah, plus 1974–75 sitcom No, Honestly and more.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
In the video, Chehata speaks directly to the camera, recalling how her attempt to start dating again—years after marrying young—triggered unexpected emotions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The mezzo-soprano joined the band in 1972, after marrying keyboardist Keith Godchaux.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
But everything changes when she’s asked to write vows for Olivia (May), who’s marrying Warren (Jacinto), Lou’s old college flame.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Back in the day, a Black celebrity woman dating and marrying an athlete happened, but not that often.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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Friedrichsen, a Wake Forest transfer, was among the trio of Wildcats in double figures, connecting on three triples and dealing a team-high three assists in the win.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Foraging for black walnuts is a long-standing tradition in the Ozarks, providing extra cash for harvesters and connecting people with the outdoors.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 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 ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Fire Breathing in the Wild, a show combining live music, slam poetry and breathing to explore themes about living in California, will be presented Saturday at the West Sacramento Black Box Theater.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Adults emerge from the pupae and begin feeding, mating and laying eggs.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fall is mating season for elk in places like Rocky Mountain National Park and Yellowstone, and approaching too closely can put both humans and animals at risk.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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For the outing, Swift, 35, wore a Thom Browne RWB stripe-detail polo shirt, which retails for $1,110, with a matching Thom Browne Asymmetric wool miniskirt priced at $2,360.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The two-pack comes in six different colors with matching lids that include steam release vents, so your soup can reheat evenly and safely with no more splatters.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Actually, retail has to go beyond products because brands are proposing something different because our customers are expecting something different.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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There was a similar outcry after Celine Song's Materialists, which (spoiler) ends with Chris Evans proposing with a daisy ring.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 38-foot-long aircraft, with a modular design, can fly more than 2,300 miles, deliver fighter-like performance, and enhance intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical early warning missions by fusing sensor and payload data from multiple platforms.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some of the squares were emblazoned with the Run Travis Run logo, fusing his footwear ambassadorship with his athletic/wellness endeavor.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is best-suited for drivers who want to regularly save money on gas and experience some of the benefits of electric vehicle ownership without committing to a fully-electric vehicle.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Petrostates and oil companies are increasingly emboldened to push back against any language blaming fossil fuels for climate change or committing to phasing them out.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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