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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The success of the Finnish national team this year runs through Dallas.
—Lia Assimakopoulos
dallas Stars, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The crane tunnel access was reconfirmed with a run-through last year.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Part of the almost 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail runs through the national forest, allowing visitors to hike a segment of the trail alongside other scenic routes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The success of the Finnish national team this year runs through Dallas.
—Lia Assimakopoulos
dallas Stars, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Players sometimes need a new voice, someone who elicits a run-through-a-wall passion and a healthy fear (and a knowledge) that mistakes will carry consequences.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The crane tunnel access was reconfirmed with a run-through last year.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
Verb
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The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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One of the bullets struck Boyd in the abdomen, traveled through his body, and ultimately punctured one of his lungs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Paul has a reputation for taking collectibles to extreme levels and has spent millions to secure some of the rarest items ever produced, including NFTs - unique, verifiable digital assets traded on the blockchain.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite our diversity, each of us spent many years in private practice before the Arkansas courts before ascending to service on the state's highest court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s the summary that quickly spread across tabloids and celebrity-news sites.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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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,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From another ward not too far away, the piercing screams of a patient are audible.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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The dress was a reference to Thierry Mugler’s bold and iconic spring couture 1998 runway show, in which Erica Vanbriel modeled the original nipple piercing dress.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Belt is the only real exception, having now defined itself as FBS’ actual Southeastern conference, partly by losing its former oddballs like Idaho and New Mexico State.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Nuggets wound up losing Alex English to a thumb injury in Game 4 of those finals, and the Lakers took the series in five.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film vaguely follows the basic outline of the first half of the novel, heavily streamlining the twisted tale of family strife and generational trauma into a more conventional tragic romance centered squarely on Catherine and Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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For now, the tax agency advises taxpayers to rely on its outline for the rules when filing their returns this year.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brockton Police arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at Wollaston Alloys Monday night.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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He is accused of stabbing 30-year-old Eliza Morales inside her apartment and setting it on fire.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The program has focused on turning waste into artwork while raising awareness about how much plastic the community throws away.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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All of the clothing, textiles, and furniture were thrown away.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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