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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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
How to get Backstreet Boys presale tickets Ticketmaster presale registration runs through Aug. 17 at 10 p.m. ET.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 May 2025
Its whole-machine filtration ensures that particles are trapped inside the machine, not expelled back into the house to force another run-through.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Verb
The 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival kicks off on Friday, Aug. 15, and runs through Aug. 22, once again putting a spotlight on the best of Southeast European cinema and highlights from the recent festival circuit.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
How to get Backstreet Boys presale tickets Ticketmaster presale registration runs through Aug. 17 at 10 p.m. ET.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
After a run-through of their ceremony, overseen by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, the group enjoyed an intimate meal.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 May 2025
Its whole-machine filtration ensures that particles are trapped inside the machine, not expelled back into the house to force another run-through.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
Verb
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Violent arrest left McNeil with a fractured tooth, concussion McNeil's attorneys at the July 23 news conference said the college student suffered permanent injuries from his arrest, including a fractured tooth that punctured his lip and required stitches.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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What aspects of hip-hop are being punctured right now?—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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Ignore for a moment that spending consecutive weeks in Ireland and England is likely to drain the team of energy.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beijing has long lacked the enforcement procedures to crack down on investors who spend at least half the year in China but evade a 20% tax on overseas income.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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These models generate text, code, images and summaries.—
Naren Narendran,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the clock ticked into the 88th minute, the champions were in danger of starting their title defence with a morale-sapping draw after throwing away a two-goal lead.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Half of the restaurant will lecture you about the waste of throwing away the unused packets — never mind that the packets are tiny.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The seven bright stars of the dipper outline the rear end and the tail of the constellation Big Bear, or Ursa Major.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then, give me a content outline, title options, and a plan to price and launch it.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Promes has lodged an appeal against his conviction and is fighting an additional 18-month sentence, imposed in 2023, for stabbing his cousin.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Andrew James McGann, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, was arrested last month, accused of stabbing Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, to death and charged with two counts of capital murder.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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His mother drove him there three days a week and his mother would pick him up after.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ramos' grandmother picked him up one night, and deputies drove him there the next night.—
JIM VERTUNO AND JOHN SEEWER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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