RUNNING THROUGH Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

running through

verb

present participle of run through

as in stabbing

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 spending

to use up carelessly how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?

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Recent Examples of running through Opening Friday and running through May 2, 2027, the exhibition is Pavarotti’s first major museum presentation. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 But running through them are streaks of gold representing hope, ending on a tiny gold house in the palm of one hand. — John Ramos, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Opposition galvanized about a year later after the NCDOT released early design maps that showed the interstate expansion running through historically Black neighborhoods. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Purdue’s slot receivers tore through the UCLA secondary, running through multiple layers of coverage. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Just running through theaters, and Paul in his suit — and Ben and I not dressed as nicely. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 David Greene was a bravura visualist, using expensive helicopter shots to capture us running through Central Park’s Sheep Meadow and dancing atop one of the World Trade Center towers. — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 The Pioneer route being studied would stretch from Seattle to Denver, running through Portland, Boise, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and Grand Junction, Colorado. — Rose Evans september 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026 Photos from the event show Wietrzytk pushing a workout sled, doing burpees, rowing, and running through stations while covered in fecal matter. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

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Verb

The stabbing victim had earlier told Calaveras County sheriff’s deputies that he was attacked in the 1200 block of South Main Street in Angels Camp, but deputies found no evidence of an attack there.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Azaria was sentenced to 18 months in prison for killing Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, who was one of two men accused of stabbing another Israeli soldier in Hebron.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of stabbing

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The BofA analysis found big growth in per-person video-game spending across age groups in the 12 months to August, with even Gen Z, the generation with the smallest increase, spending 20% more.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Sure, like in the Ohio Senate race, just on the reservations for media that are on the books now, Republicans are spending a hundred plus million dollars, Sherrod Brown spending $55 million.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of spending

Verb

The returning group, which also includes Jacob Ross, is still feeling the sting of losing to Michigan in the national championship game more than five months ago.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The Mets allowed four earned runs in an exceptionally sloppy third inning, losing a 3-2 lead.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of losing

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The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
According to the company website, the glove is designed to disrupt sensory nerves without puncturing or burning the skin.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of puncturing

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For Brashares, letting go of her kids’ and husband’s old clothes always felt a little like throwing away more than tattered items.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
The New York Sanitation Department is telling New Yorkers to stop throwing away their needles the wrong way.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of throwing away

Verb

For owners, picking the right capital provider is a major decision that can shape the future of their enterprise.

— Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Florida Lottery players went one for four on Wednesday’s big money draw game jackpots, the lone winner picking the numbers at a Publix.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of picking

Verb

When handcuffed by investigators, Thakor denied jabbing his wife with a knife.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Years ago, after Jake died, my instinct as a medical student was anger — clenching my teeth and jabbing a pen into my notepad, making a line of inky holes along the margin.

— Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of jabbing

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