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marrying

VERB

become husband and wife in legal ceremony

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catch join wed

STRONG

ally associate bond combine conjoin conjugate contract couple espouse knit land link match mate merge pledge promise relate tie unify unite yoke

WEAK

become one drop anchor get hitched get married lead to altar one plight one's troth settle down take vows tie the knot walk down aisle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divide separate

STRONG

break detach disconnect disjoin dissociate divorce fail loosen lose part uncouple unfasten

Example Sentences

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Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The hologram even joked how marrying Pam despite his nerves had been the "best decision I ever didn't make".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Before marrying Norton Utilities founder Peter Norton in 1983, Harris Norton taught bilingual education in public schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

After marrying, he and his wife lost several children, prompting a spiritual crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"Right. And what's really interesting is she ended up marrying him once she healed from the accident. Not right away, but a few years after."

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds