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verb

Definition of run throughnext
1
as in to puncture
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object before I knew what was happening, the thug had run through me with a knife

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2
as in to spend
to use up carelessly how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?

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run-through

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noun

ˈrən-ˌthrü How to pronounce run-through (audio)
as in summary
a short statement of the main points could you give me a quick run-through of what the referendum question is all about?

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Recent Examples of run through
Verb
The bill The link runs through PJM Interconnection, the grid operator serving 13 states from New Jersey to northern Illinois. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 Much of that balancing act could run through California, more than any other state. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
Monken couldn’t bring Lamar Jackson along, though, so his first spring as an NFL head coach and play caller was used mostly for installation and a first run-through of what’s been installed. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The Pegasus pop band was next up for their final run-through before the crowd began to descend. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
  1. puncture
  2. spend
  3. summary
  4. pierce
  5. lose
  6. outline
  7. stab
  8. throw away
Verb
  • Be careful not to puncture holes through the plastic or meat.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This is punctured by a wailing refrain from Lyons, whose runs serve as a continual anchor to the jazz tradition throughout his time with Taylor.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of puncture
Verb
  • The feature can analyze account balances, transactions, spending patterns and upcoming payments, helping users understand their finances without manually checking multiple banking apps.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In reality, 19 was a stressful and lonely time, spent mostly in the libraries of my frigid college town or fighting with my boyfriend in the dining hall.
    — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spend
Noun
  • Later, she was charged with a DUI and ordered to 12 months of summary probation, including a three-month DUI class and must attend weekly meetings with her psychologist and twice-monthly visits with her psychiatrist.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • An upcoming Siri Recap feature will be able to create summaries of conversations for later reference.
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of summary
Verb
  • Accumulation of food debris observed on the piercing part of can opener.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Bauer, who was working in uniform, was shot twice — with one of the bullets piercing his heart — during a robbery at Kislak National Bank, 13490 NW Seventh Ave.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pierce
Verb
  • Days after losing the governor’s race by a wide margin, Republican Steve Hilton argued Thursday his campaign should serve as a template for future GOP tickets and hinted at a potential second run for governor.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There is no tension between expectation and reality, no concrete regret or achievement, no shift in perspective, nothing gained or lost.
    — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • If the ends read as wispy, a slightly shorter cut often creates a stronger outline.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Valenzuela tries to turn a sketch into a theatrical painting, but the basic outline of the play doesn’t feel complete.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of outline
Verb
  • Their race started off heated again in 2026, with the campaigns trading claims over Bradley’s position on the legislation named for the Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail in 2025.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On the night of March 31, 2025, Arriaga Guerrero fatally stabbed Erma Adeyemo-Azeez at her apartment complex in the 2600 block of Whisper Meadow Lane in Arlington.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of stab
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  • Then, retailers in Estonia, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Sweden were targeted in similar attacks that resulted in millions of Euros' worth of spoiled food being thrown away.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Los Angeles plans to add 65 public trash cans in Koreatown after tenants raised concerns about a shortage of places to throw away trash.
    — Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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