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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
The cells can transmit the information to the brain through nerve connections running through the liver.
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Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
RadarOnline is reporting that the youngest sister of the Princess of Wales and her husband, James Matthews, are in the middle of a dispute about a footpath running through their country estate.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
On her commute home, a careworn Marie-Lou spots a young man joyfully running through a nearby park.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
This fall’s schedule of games, released by the NFL on Thursday, has the Chiefs running through a gauntlet of opponents in the season’s second half.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Gavin Hinkley and his fiancée were running errands in September for their wedding, which was weeks away, when a Riverside County sheriff’s patrol vehicle barreled toward them at 100 mph, running through a red light and colliding with the driver’s side of their car.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Among the stranger threads running through the Epstein files is a minor obsession with The Little Rascals.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Finalists selected by local birding groups and the Park District’s natural resources team will be announced May 19, with public voting running through June 1.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Game 5 was the first time Houston went from down double-digits to up double-digits, running through the tape and winning a clutch-time game in the process.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
RadarOnline is reporting that the youngest sister of the Princess of Wales and her husband, James Matthews, are in the middle of a dispute about a footpath running through their country estate.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
On her commute home, a careworn Marie-Lou spots a young man joyfully running through a nearby park.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
This fall’s schedule of games, released by the NFL on Thursday, has the Chiefs running through a gauntlet of opponents in the season’s second half.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Gavin Hinkley and his fiancée were running errands in September for their wedding, which was weeks away, when a Riverside County sheriff’s patrol vehicle barreled toward them at 100 mph, running through a red light and colliding with the driver’s side of their car.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Among the stranger threads running through the Epstein files is a minor obsession with The Little Rascals.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Finalists selected by local birding groups and the Park District’s natural resources team will be announced May 19, with public voting running through June 1.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Game 5 was the first time Houston went from down double-digits to up double-digits, running through the tape and winning a clutch-time game in the process.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running through
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Advertisement In the fight, Ruben begins to strangle Niall, though Niall protects himself by stabbing Ruben in the side with a knife.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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The 23-year-old man was suicidal and held a butcher’s knife to his own throat before charging at officers and stabbing both Officer Mark Moore and a police dog at an Aurora apartment complex.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Cardholders also earn 2,500 bonus miles when spending $10,000 each calendar year.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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According to Sadriu, the firearm, which was allegedly loaded with armor-piercing ammunition, was seized as evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
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As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Polished enough for the global luxury buyer without losing contact with the raw material that made the coast desirable in the first place.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While Journalism’s third at the Grade 2 Oaklawn in his 2026 debut was disappointing, there’s no shame in losing to White Abarrio and Sovereignty.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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As Molloy gradually succeeds in puncturing Lestat’s aloof, arrogant outer shell, his sound correspondingly shifts from assaultive punk to more contemplative ballads.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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Better known by her pseudonymous social media handle Jerry Gogosian, Helphenstein left behind a complicated legacy, puncturing art world pieties with both satirical and serious memes and occasionally making inflammatory statements.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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On balance, Kotlikoff warns, taking Social Security’s offer is no different from throwing away $14,000.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Cheney is the one to blame for throwing away the budgetary sustainability that had been gained in the 1990s.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Somebody lucked out on a pick-six — picking six consecutive winners in a row at the track.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Göransson had a tough time picking a favorite, too.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The threats just keep jabbing at America’s borders.—
Donald G. McNeil Jr,
Washington Post,
1 June 2026
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The president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Running through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20through. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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