carry through

verb

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

transitive verb

: carry out

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

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These are a harbinger of what’s to come if the Trump administration carries through on its threats to crack down on any and all who exercise their First Amendment rights to free speech and protest. — Nisha Whitehead, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 In their Week 11 matchup, Washington held the star running back to 3.3 yards per carry through the first three quarters before falling apart in the fourth. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025 Rooms combine rustic charms with modern comforts in a way that elevates the guest experience—a seamless integration that’s carried through to its small spa and restaurant. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 The Trump transition team did not respond to a request for comment, including a question regarding whether the forthcoming administration intended to carry through with the appeal. — Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of carry through was in 1608

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