carries through

verb

Definition of carries throughnext
present tense third-person singular of carry through
1
as in survives

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2
as in carries out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carries through
  1. survives
  2. prevails
  3. fulfills
  4. performs
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  • But much of what survives are school children’s copies of other works, an indication that children learned by dictation with the student copying what a teacher said or wrote.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Brooklynn survives but has her arm amputated as a result, thus reintroducing her as the first character in the Jurassic universe to have a limb difference.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of survives
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  • What if Massachusetts prevails but no new housing gets built in Milton?
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • At these destinations, tranquility prevails, drawing travelers looking for serenity, not a party.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of prevails
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  • Perhaps Rasmussen fulfills a long relief and/or back-end role out of the bullpen.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether states follow Florida’s lead might come down to whether the state can implement legalization in a way that simultaneously fulfills the will of the electorate and doesn’t make retirees in the Villages lament that they’ve suddenly been transported to Denver.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of fulfills
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  • Carlile always performs multiple sets at the festival.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cyrus says the phono stage performs at a level way above its class, featuring low background noise and high dynamic range, providing the perfect interface for a high-quality vinyl turntable.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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