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
After marrying in 2006, the couple welcomed two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, who are now 17 and 14.
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Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
After marrying fellow detective Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) and stepping up as Hank's right-hand man, Jay is sent to Bolivia to assist the army with taking down a cartel.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Then, ended up marrying a former player, now analyst.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The couple went public with their engagement a little over a year later before marrying in Sydney in June 2006.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
New laws covering topics including new protections for lottery winners and a change to the state’s laws pertaining cousins marrying are set to take effect in Connecticut starting on October 1, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
His work with Rüfüs Du Sol spoke to the band’s interest in marrying their electronic influences, like the Prodigy and Fatboy Slim, with their rock influences, like Queens of the Stone Age and Muse.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Girls are always marrying beasts in fairy tales.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
After marrying fellow detective Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) and stepping up as Hank's right-hand man, Jay is sent to Bolivia to assist the army with taking down a cartel.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Then, ended up marrying a former player, now analyst.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The couple went public with their engagement a little over a year later before marrying in Sydney in June 2006.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
New laws covering topics including new protections for lottery winners and a change to the state’s laws pertaining cousins marrying are set to take effect in Connecticut starting on October 1, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
His work with Rüfüs Du Sol spoke to the band’s interest in marrying their electronic influences, like the Prodigy and Fatboy Slim, with their rock influences, like Queens of the Stone Age and Muse.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Girls are always marrying beasts in fairy tales.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Upon connecting with the link and entering the code, the recipient is presented with a drag-and-drop target for sharing files with the requester.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 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 answer against Florida and Missouri was McConkey, who had his two best games of the year, combining for 13 catches and 230 yards.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Contributions from dancer Elena Toupalidou, poet Lily Ashley, chef Dalad Kambhu and others distilled the brand’s archive into eight life chapters, combining creativity, perception and craft.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fruit flies drown themselves in booze when deprived of mating opportunities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The video shows two male sharks mating with a female in quick succession, according to Storyful.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pets are already the MVP of any household, and this matching Halloween costume depicts that beautifully.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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After being selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye capped off his rookie season by proposing to Hudson.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The new hypothesis about them is one of several novel ideas that theorists have been proposing since this spring, when the latest DESI results were published.—
Rebecca Boyle,
Scientific American,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swift turns Taylor's legacy into a sparkling pop bop, fusing old-Hollywood glamour with a modern-day love letter — almost certainly to her fiancé Travis Kelce, USA TODAY's review says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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The shorter time frame is perfect for first-time cruisers who are unsure about committing to a longer experience or those with busy schedules who are looking to fit fun into a more practical timeline.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Spectators who paid for the World Cup final on the first day of sales were committing to upwards of $2,000.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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