carry through

verb

carried through; carrying through; carries through
Synonyms of carry throughnext

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

Examples of carry through in a Sentence

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The casket of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is carried through Tehran’s streets. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026 When team members feel supported and engaged, that pride tends to carry through to the property. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 As flags were carried through the old town during the festival’s closing parade, members of Jodlerklub Muttenz rode past on a tractor to cheers from the crowd. Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The palate aligns with the aroma, carrying through to a long, satisfying finish. Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of carry through was in 1608

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“Carry through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20through. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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