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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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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
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The four-time champion's Red Bull deal runs through 2028 but could allow an earlier exit under certain conditions.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2026
And with that came the last burst of confetti at the song’s final run-through.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit runs through August 31.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The four-time champion's Red Bull deal runs through 2028 but could allow an earlier exit under certain conditions.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Noun
The Night 1 at SoFi concert might as well have been a run-through for his April 3rd production, which happens to fall on Good Friday.
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Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2026
And with that came the last burst of confetti at the song’s final run-through.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
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Commentary and opinions In his latest column, Michael Hiltzik punctures the myth of Alan Greenspan, whose policies gave us the Great Recession.
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Where there’s normally carpet or hardwood floors, there are rocks, puncturing bare feet with each step.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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Workers were dispatched throughout La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent the last few days pulling survivors and bodies from the wreckage despite a lack of heavy equipment and limited guidance from authorities.
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According to a summary of the agreement released by the city Friday, Los Angeles World Airports, the Port of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power would need to enter into their own service agreements with LA28.
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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The song’s spacious production lets its piercing saxophone riffs dissipate into silence, only for borderline obnoxious horns to swirl them back into rhythm.
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First responders found the woman conscious and alert after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder.
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But every time Panama loses possession, Croatia is ready to take up residence in the attacking third.
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The shelf-stable meals are designed to help families whose children lose access to school lunches during the summer months.
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There wasn’t a full script, there was an outline.
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Photos of the interior of the travel stop show a glittery chandelier made of guitars, with a logo on the front of the building that includes Parton's silhouette sitting on an outline of Tennessee, as seen in The New York Times.
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.
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Raw chicken and ground beef also had to be thrown away due to improper storing procedures.
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Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage.
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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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