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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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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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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
Christine has found a new partner, marrying David Woolley in 2023 and moving to Utah.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After marrying in 1953 in Golasecca, the pair worked on knits from the basement of their new home in Gallarate.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Prior to meeting and marrying Prince Harry, Meghan had a robust Instagram presence, amassing 3 million followers on her personal account.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
By marrying intention with strategy, GitaPR crafts bespoke campaigns that resonate on a deeper level, transforming basic transactions into lasting relationships.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
Carter graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946, before marrying Rosalynn Smith.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
His single-text strategy exemplifies this balance, marrying timeless leadership values with innovative approaches.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
After marrying on July 29, 1981, Diana was already three months pregnant with Prince William, their eldest child, for her first Christmas at Sandringham that year.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Journeys with Purpose, the conservation travel specialist, is seeking to do good from the trend by marrying travel to remote spots with some of the world’s most advanced conservation projects.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After marrying in 1953 in Golasecca, the pair worked on knits from the basement of their new home in Gallarate.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Prior to meeting and marrying Prince Harry, Meghan had a robust Instagram presence, amassing 3 million followers on her personal account.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
By marrying intention with strategy, GitaPR crafts bespoke campaigns that resonate on a deeper level, transforming basic transactions into lasting relationships.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
Carter graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946, before marrying Rosalynn Smith.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
His single-text strategy exemplifies this balance, marrying timeless leadership values with innovative approaches.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
After marrying on July 29, 1981, Diana was already three months pregnant with Prince William, their eldest child, for her first Christmas at Sandringham that year.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Journeys with Purpose, the conservation travel specialist, is seeking to do good from the trend by marrying travel to remote spots with some of the world’s most advanced conservation projects.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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But one address matching the profile just listed with ties to the founder of the National Press Club, one of the world’s leading professional organizations for journalists.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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For the ultimate in coziness, team these beige wide-leg pants with the matching Stealth Knit Cardigan from the label, along with Leset’s Romy Mule.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Its purpose is to replicate the physics of a star by fusing the nuclei of atoms, thereby generating limitless fusion energy.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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