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
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.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Gyro Corner truck puts a Californian spin on one of Greece’s top comfort foods, marrying marinated gyro meats with French fries to create a halal Mediterranean version of classic carne asada fries.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Jamie and Brian met as students at the University of Kentucky, later marrying in the spring of 2001.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Nguyen’s vivid textile sculptures defy generic categorization, marrying traditional painting and fiber art through innovative and original technique.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales has rarely deviated from her signature brunette and mid-length tresses since marrying into the royal family in 2011.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The first season concludes with patriarch Horace Bellaire marrying Kimmie from his hospital bed, leaving her his inheritance and shocking his spoiled heirs.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 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
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Gyro Corner truck puts a Californian spin on one of Greece’s top comfort foods, marrying marinated gyro meats with French fries to create a halal Mediterranean version of classic carne asada fries.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Jamie and Brian met as students at the University of Kentucky, later marrying in the spring of 2001.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Nguyen’s vivid textile sculptures defy generic categorization, marrying traditional painting and fiber art through innovative and original technique.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales has rarely deviated from her signature brunette and mid-length tresses since marrying into the royal family in 2011.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The first season concludes with patriarch Horace Bellaire marrying Kimmie from his hospital bed, leaving her his inheritance and shocking his spoiled heirs.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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Furthermore, a preliminary agreement with Egypt’s EGAS may lead to the development of five deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean, connecting to existing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile long two-lane highway that runs through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Shenandoah National Park.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 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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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The disease spreads in koala populations through reproduction and social behavior connected to mating.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The colony quickly descended into indiscriminate violence, stopped mating, and died out.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Food-storage-container management Tame an unruly collection of food storage containers by taking all of them out, matching the lids to their containers, and getting rid of any pieces that are missing their other half or that are damaged.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Vansteenberghe, 24, opted for a chic all-black ensemble for his front row jaunt in a turtleneck paired with a matching jacket and tuxedo pants.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said proposing the legislation after accepting money from Negrin was enough to trigger the state’s anti-corruption laws.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Held at One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, the evening was a multisensory event fusing the worlds of fashion, art and culinary.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
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California's high-speed rail project has won a financial lifeline, with the state committing $1 billion annually from cap-and-trade revenues through 2045.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cook has denied committing mortgage fraud.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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