1
as in stabs
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 spends
to use up carelessly
how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?
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Recent Examples of runs through
The deduction is effective starting this tax year and runs through 2028.
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Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Matthews, playing on a four-year, $53 million contract that runs through 2027-28, supplements his salary with one of hockey’s most lucrative endorsement portfolios, featuring brands including Nike, Prime sports drinks and Uber Eats.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The massive two-day shopping event, also known as October Prime Day, runs through Wednesday, October 8.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The limited engagement at the Lower Manhattan venue runs through Sunday, December 28.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The Blackhawks signed him to a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
The deal begins with the 2026 WNBA season and runs through 2036.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The current contract Sanders has with the Buffaloes is worth $54 million and runs through 2029.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Come see some of the world’s best kite surfers display their skills against that backdrop at Kite Beach, 20 minutes north of Cape Town, during the Red Bull King of the Air contest, which kicks off November 21 and runs through December 6.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Matthews, playing on a four-year, $53 million contract that runs through 2027-28, supplements his salary with one of hockey’s most lucrative endorsement portfolios, featuring brands including Nike, Prime sports drinks and Uber Eats.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The massive two-day shopping event, also known as October Prime Day, runs through Wednesday, October 8.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The limited engagement at the Lower Manhattan venue runs through Sunday, December 28.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The Blackhawks signed him to a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
The deal begins with the 2026 WNBA season and runs through 2036.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The current contract Sanders has with the Buffaloes is worth $54 million and runs through 2029.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Come see some of the world’s best kite surfers display their skills against that backdrop at Kite Beach, 20 minutes north of Cape Town, during the Red Bull King of the Air contest, which kicks off November 21 and runs through December 6.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
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Alex breaks free and, in a panic, repeatedly stabs Evelyn with the syringe.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Spike takes one of Kelson's tranquilizer darts filled with morphine and stabs Samson in the arm with it.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Next summer, the Star Princess will be the first Sphere-class ship to sail Alaska, where half of Princess’s fleet spends its summers.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gage also spends significant time reflecting on his childhood in San Diego and opens up about his recent borderline personality diagnosis.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Recounting his visit with Shelton’s body after she’d been taken off of life support in From Bleak to Dark, Maron punctures the somber scene with a joke about taking a selfie.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Last season, Penn State was a few throws away from reaching the national championship game, leading at halftime but falling to Notre Dame 26-23 in the Orange Bowl.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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When a leg pierces the surface, capillary forces cause the fan to spread open within milliseconds, creating a broad paddle.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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If your bet loses, a $700 bonus refund will be credited to your account.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Underwater performance inevitably loses some detail compared to traditional in-ear options, but the audio remains steady and coherent – ideal for pacing laps or long sessions where awareness and waterproofing matter more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was once rumored to be one of Kamala Harris’ potential vice president picks, wants to take his state out of the regional electricity grid—the biggest in the nation.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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As an experienced home chef myself, these 10 picks under $30 have saved me hours chopping vegetables, struggling with pesky jars, and grating cheese.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Srinivas, who often jabs the search engine giant, made an interesting point.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Haggard jabs Baird over mailers The race is already tense.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Runs through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20through. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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