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verb

Definition of run throughnext
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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
Still, the key to turning things around may run through Fort Lauderdale. — Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 From there, both bullpens were put to the test, as each pitcher got through their batters and frames without letting a run through, forcing extra innings. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 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
  • Like Trouble, Zukenee can lull you into a groove, then puncture that false sense of security with an abrupt shift in tone.
    — Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The sullen tribute to Payne settled the room into a cool near-silence, punctured by quiet gasps and muffled crying.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of puncture
Verb
  • His campaign spent about $1 million to air two versions of the same ad, lower than the $4 million amount that was previously reported.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Compared to Geese, who spent years touring and releasing records before finally striking gold, Heathers has taken the sort of industry fast-track that makes conspiracy theorists start rolling out their corkboards and thumbtacks.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 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
  • Black employees were more likely than others named on the list to have lost their jobs and still be unemployed, the Post found.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond that frequency, the optical signal can lose intensity and become less useful for reliable data transmission.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 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
  • Last month, a Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest stop.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • An East Bay man accused of fatally stabbing his wife earlier this month was out on bail in a domestic violence case, prosecutors said.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of stab
Verb
  • The restaurant also had to throw away ground beef, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, raw pork chops and raw steaks because they weren’t held at a minimum temperature of 41 degrees.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Many butterfly and moth species lay pupae in leaf litter, so throwing away leaves each fall may be getting rid of these beneficial insects, too.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of throw away

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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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