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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to spend
to use up carelessly
how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of run through
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Opens June 18 and runs through July 19.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Nikki Glaser, who helped the Golden Globes breathe some new life into the awards show, is returning for her third run-through.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for run through
Verb
Wells Fargo, which had issued the Bilt Mastercard since 2022, exited early on the partnership that was meant to run through 2029.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Opens June 18 and runs through July 19.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
And with that came the last burst of confetti at the song’s final run-through.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Nikki Glaser, who helped the Golden Globes breathe some new life into the awards show, is returning for her third run-through.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for run through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
Verb
-
In worst-case scenarios, the ice punctures the hull.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
-
Either way, Temple IV remains the classic climb, with the famous view across a canopy punctured by stone.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
Robert had spent the last few years accruing credit card points—more on that below—in the hopes of planning a blowout honeymoon experience for the wanderlusting couple, who had previously traveled together to romantic destinations like Japan and the south of France.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
-
Grown-ups bring a ladder to climb into the enormous fruit, kids gather up their inflatable toys, someone makes a waterslide out of a piece of rind, and the whole community spends the day splashing in the juice and pulp (being careful to remove the seeds first).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
-
The page will include a progress summary with a breakdown of different aspects of the plan and their levels of completion, as well as a table of contents for viewers to navigate different elements of the plan.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
Tillis punctuated every strikeout with an ear-piercing scream and fist pump.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
-
According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
After the particularly disturbing Game 3 loss, when the Avs lost for only the second time in 76 playoff games when leading by three goals, Colorado resorted to whimpering.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
-
The Red Sox lost their fourth straight game on Tuesday, falling 7-6 to the Atlanta Braves thanks in large part to a pair of two-run home runs by Matt Olson and Michael Harris II.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
The guiding image of my process was not an outline, but the ball pit found at indoor playgrounds, beloved by children and feared by adults who carry hand sanitizer just for such activities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
-
The book outline sits untouched for months.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
San Diego police arrested a 29-year-old man early Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his younger brother in a Point Loma market’s parking lot.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
-
Witnesses told police the two 17-year-olds had argued during the meet, that Austin Metcalf pushed Anthony, and that Anthony then stabbed him once in the chest.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
Investigators found blood inside the truck and later viewed security footage from a convenience store that Romanchenko entered showing him with apparent injuries to his hands and throwing away a plastic bag.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
-
Cops can show up any time to throw away your belongings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
