throughout 1 of 2

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as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of saw red-tailed hawks throughout the game preserve

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Relevance
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as in during
in the course of the actress revealed that she has struggled with depression throughout her adult life

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throughout

2 of 2

adverb

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as in through
from beginning to end while some fans deserted the singer during her troubled years, others remained loyal throughout

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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
The European Union has introduced its Cyber Resilience Act, which obligates manufacturers and retailers to keep tabs on cybersecurity throughout the lifetime of products. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 Thanks to our long growing season, cool-season vegetables like lettuce and spinach are sold throughout the fall. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Soft and sweet, his voice fit the song like a glove, radiating simple pleasures throughout. Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Oct. 2025 Affleck, who remained in good spirits throughout, delivered remarks to the audience after the two actors. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Twelve years after the Kewaunee Power Station shuttered, wounding the local economy, owner EnergySolutions is seeking government approval to build a new nuclear plant at the site — and is trying to buy hundreds of acres of farmland around it.
    Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Now, a new report suggests the project may have hit technical challenges around that first device.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • All federal employees who are not paid during the shutdown, whether they were furloughed or remained working, are entitled by law to back pay once the shutdown ends.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • That’s an awful lot to go through, so let’s get started.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Its thin skin is easy to bite through, meaning you there's no need to worry about peeling this apple before tossing it into the mix.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Jason Kelce is out here doing the dirty work on behalf of Swifties everywhere.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
  • While more testing is still ahead, the early data shows how robotics could make a lifesaving difference for patients everywhere.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is tracking instances of hemorrhagic disease, also known as HD, in eight counties across Tennessee, according to a statement from the agency.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The individual pretending to be a deputy first instructed the user to pay the money by PayPal, but then instructed the man to use an ATM and provided a QR code, according to the complaint.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The time to rehab from his second major elbow surgery is over.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
  • At the time of the crash, Lacy’s vehicle was over 72 yards behind the other vehicles, Ory said, citing the report from the district attorney's office.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025

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