Definition of throughnext
1
as in among
in or into the middle of lost control of the car and drove through the crowd

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2
as in throughout
in random positions within the boundaries of the numerous small towns scattered through these hills

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3
as in during
in the course of thoughtless people talking through the whole movie

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4
as in across
to the opposite side of walked through the room

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as in via
along the way of the quickest way out of the building is through that hall there

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6
as in with
as the result of won the tournament through practice and hard work

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as in by
using the means or agency of apparently got his money through theft and deception

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1
as in around
from beginning to end read the letter through twice never once missed class the whole year through

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2
as in over
from one side to the other of an intervening space the bullet struck the door and went right through

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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
McIntire has made her mark for reimagining legendary stories through a new lens. Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 The highlight of your weekend will undoubtedly be horseback riding through groves of oaks up to the pancake breakfast. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Although the deal has been approved by ZIM shareholders, the acquisition still requires support from the Israeli government in order to go through. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 By early Tuesday, authorities and private companies were working to find a route that would allow the equipment through. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Emery jumped up and down when Pau Torres passed into the middle of nowhere and when Bailey’s attempt of a through ball was easily cut out. Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 And though the album moves effortlessly through many sonic places, there's a through-line for the band. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • Count Michael King among those who almost expected a step back, akin to what Casey Mize endured after waiting 10 days before turning in the worst start of his career in his Padres debut in Arizona.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts say South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana are among the countries best positioned to attract Chinese EV investment because of their industrial capacity, supportive policies or growing electricity infrastructure.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel previously alleged that there were 44 victims throughout 2025.
    Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This feeling also ripples throughout the community, casting a shadow on fellow classmates, family and loved ones.
    Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Salvatore Allegra/Anadolu/Getty The man's death comes during a particularly active phase for the volcano, which is Europe's tallest and one of the world's most active.
    Anna Matranga, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Broncos coach/Falcons villain/Bountygate co-conspirator Sean Payton took a shot at the home fans during a halftime interview on Friday.
    Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Since the wars ended, land mines and unexploded ordnance have killed approximately 90,000 people and wounded almost twice as many across the three countries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Their capacity to generate revenue via sales is ultimately determined by the market, and those players that are attracting interest.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Those who bought tickets with cash or check will receive a refund via mail.
    Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Local processors have the opportunity to dramatically increase mineral recovery rates and improve final output quality with high-efficiency refining capabilities such as advanced sorting and critical minerals recovery technologies.
    Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • The Alexander Stadium holds 23,000 for these championships, boosted by a temporary top tier erected on the Hudson-Smith stand, which follows the far-side bend.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Turn on any cable news network, and the national political landscape can look like a toxic wasteland, defined by vitriol, outrage, even allegations of treason.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Due to the rising cost of living, many workers are now only able to afford their living expenses for around eight days in each month, according to Faramarz Toufighi, a Labor activist cited in the ILNA report.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Separately, Google parent Alphabet is now the third largest holding of Berkshire Hathaway’s equity portfolio, with data suggesting Berkshire bought around $7 billion of Alphabet shares on the open market.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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