through 1 of 3

1
as in amongst
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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5
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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through

2 of 3

adverb

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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through

3 of 3

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
In addition to going through Pop Mart, people also have the option to buy Labubus at third-party resale websites, including eBay, StockX, Kicks Crew and Amazon, in addition to social media postings. Caroline Blair, People.com, 5 July 2025 There were 18 performances scheduled through Nov. 15. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Adverb
Reid opened the emergency-exit door so that the elderly man could pass through. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025 It can be used for travel and accommodation with access to a travel service to book through and provide guidance. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Adjective
Alan Pulido made it 2-0 in the 57th minute, cutting in from the right wing for a through pass by Radoja just beyond the Quakes defense. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024 But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • Passengers can earn future flight credit and bonuses throughout the calendar year by flying JSX.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
  • Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
    Essence, Essence, 10 July 2025
Preposition
  • Nearly 11,000 lawsuits were filed under the Child Victims Act in New York during its two-year span.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
  • The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Preposition
  • Wednesday's incident came amid a 700% increase in assaults against immigration and other federal agents carrying out operations across the country.
    Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • Her defense of science could trickle across to other conservative legislators who also think of the interests of their constituents and reelection prospects.
    Matt Motta, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
Preposition
  • Beijing has played a vital role in supporting the Russian economy through Western sanctions via large-scale purchases of oil from Moscow.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
  • Presale registration can be completed via the tour’s website and will be available to shop on Ticketmaster.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 July 2025
Preposition
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remained closed to the public on Sunday, with no timeline to reopen.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
  • Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Preposition
  • When Bieri was reported missing Saturday, the park launched a full-scale search by the evening.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
  • After trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers to take Williams with the top pick, Chicago actually regressed by two games from its 7-10 season in 2023.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Adverb
  • By contrast, people given placebo injections lost around 200 grams.
    Rachel Fieldhouse, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
  • Animals go to the bathroom, reject unwanted affection, gobble food, sleep for hours, and bite their toenails without a moment of hesitation or a shameful glance around to see if anyone’s looking.
    Mari Andrew, Time, 1 July 2025
Adverb
  • Maybe a touch harder, but once that was over, that’s the whole puzzle folks.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • One boss fight in particular should’ve been a greater challenge, but between DK and Pauline dropping literal bombs on the foe, the encounter was over in moments.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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