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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
white wine and chicken marry especially well
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Recent Examples of marry
Brooks and Horwitz met in journalism school in New York, married not long after and then spent years together as foreign correspondents for the Wall Street Journal.
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Joan Collins, a longtime supporter of the British monarchy, will play Wallis Simpson in an upcoming biopic.
Collins, 91, will take on the role of Simpson, an American divorcee who King Edward VIII chose over the monarchy, abdicating the throne in 1936 and ultimately marrying her the next year.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Amidst the fear, there’s hope Still, many LGBTQ couples who hope to marry are nervous.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Joan Collins, a longtime supporter of the British monarchy, will play Wallis Simpson in an upcoming biopic.
Collins, 91, will take on the role of Simpson, an American divorcee who King Edward VIII chose over the monarchy, abdicating the throne in 1936 and ultimately marrying her the next year.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Amidst the fear, there’s hope Still, many LGBTQ couples who hope to marry are nervous.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marry
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On that beloved sitcom, Rauch played Bernadette, a microbiologist who weds Simon Helberg's Howard, and Bialik played Amy, a neuroscientist who marries Jim Parsons' Sheldon.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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This was a controversial move among some in Congress and the human rights community who were wedded to an ideology that equated sanctions with leverage for change.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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Deschanel modeled a tweed minidress with matching tights, a top handle purse and platform mary janes, evoking 1960s fashion trends.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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Consider matching metals throughout the room for cohesiveness in your design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kopelman has since remarried, tying the knot with Alexandra Michler in 2021.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, after Sharon remarried Christopher Cain in 1969, the director and screenwriter adopted Dean and his brother, Roger.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic and produces a maximum 409 hp and 479 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Clash of the Titans by Svetlana Ivanenko Russian photographer Svetlana Ivanenko impressed the judges with her striking photo of two male stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) duking it out for mating rights in an oak forest.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Capture will combine Capstone’s genre arm Blue Box with Signature International under one new umbrella.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Hsu also recommended mindfulness practices like meditation or breathing exercises, which can help reduce stress and improve emotional resilience, as well as staying socially connected with friends, family, and community groups.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Saturday death is the 12th fatality connected to the Palisades Fire, according to officials.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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For 2025 and beyond, this means committing to leadership development, improving AI and tech skills, improving data literacy and monitoring labor costs.—
Jennifer Rozon,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Commanders committed five turnovers — two interceptions — and finished with a season-worst minus-3 turnover margin.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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State Senator-elect David Gregory, who proposed the bounty-hunter-style system, wants to allow bail bond agents to be certified to go after those believed to have crossed the border illegally.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Toya, however, proposes a different approach: locking Heavenly, Tea, and Contessa in a room together to hash things out.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Marry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marry. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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