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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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
Coming from humbler circumstances than Hedda, who is a general’s daughter, Thea previously worked as a governess before marrying her employer, a widower two decades her senior.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff begins seeing Cathy behind Edgar’s back, and that really is the bulk of the movie, culminating in Heathcliff taking the nuclear option by marrying Isabella.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The two friends have dedicated their lives to service and commemorating the African diaspora, marrying their Haitian and Dominican heritages with countless references to music, culture, and dynamic flavors.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
What is a greater hit against a presidential administration that characterizes itself as the party of family values than marrying two people in love on stage?
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The marrying chocolate flavors and textures are topped with a thin layer of dark chocolate ganache and tart berries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Experts say people are marrying later and also worry about their ability to have the money, health insurance and other resources needed to raise children in a stable environment.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jill Biden was married to William Stevenson from 1970 to 1975 before marrying Joe Biden in 1977.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Affleck and Lopez, who first dated and were previously engaged 2002 to 2004, rekindled their relationship in 2021 before marrying in 2022.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 Feb. 2026
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff begins seeing Cathy behind Edgar’s back, and that really is the bulk of the movie, culminating in Heathcliff taking the nuclear option by marrying Isabella.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The two friends have dedicated their lives to service and commemorating the African diaspora, marrying their Haitian and Dominican heritages with countless references to music, culture, and dynamic flavors.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
What is a greater hit against a presidential administration that characterizes itself as the party of family values than marrying two people in love on stage?
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The marrying chocolate flavors and textures are topped with a thin layer of dark chocolate ganache and tart berries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Experts say people are marrying later and also worry about their ability to have the money, health insurance and other resources needed to raise children in a stable environment.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jill Biden was married to William Stevenson from 1970 to 1975 before marrying Joe Biden in 1977.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Affleck and Lopez, who first dated and were previously engaged 2002 to 2004, rekindled their relationship in 2021 before marrying in 2022.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrying
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The program will focus on career exploration and work-based learning for students across three school districts, connecting classrooms with local employers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Very social by nature, Marie enjoys connecting with others and forms strong bonds with both peers and adults when a genuine connection is made.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This effort follows a judge's dismissal of a lawsuit from wedding barn owners who argued the new rules would put them out of business.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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The rocker was married twice before wedding his longtime wife, Gigi Criss, on May 3, 1998.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design took a different approach with the interiors of Dagger, combining a linear layout with natural tones and nine different types of wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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By combining past and recent Hubble observations of the Egg Nebula, researchers have assembled the most detailed portrait yet of its layered structure, offering new clues about how dying stars sculpt the material that will eventually help form future generations of stars and planets.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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By the Middle Ages, people in France and England believed birds began mating around that time of year, reinforcing the connection to romance.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Frequent mate switching combined with low reproductive ‘skew’ and possibly the active avoidance of mating with close relatives, may be effective strategies to maintaining the genetic health of relatively small populations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Heading into 2026 the Red Sox look capable of at least matching last year’s club, which finished third in the AL East, made the playoffs and lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hours later, the Senate voted to pass a bill proposing near-complete conformity with those federal cuts starting retroactively with calendar year 2025.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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When proposing a compromise, do your best to speak calmly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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After that, go bigger with a year-long no-buy challenge, committing to only essential purchases for an entire year.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rather than committing to large surfaces, use animal print selectively.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Marrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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