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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
This weekend marks the start of Hollywood’s summer movie season, a crucial 18-week corridor that runs through Labor Day and often accounts for around 40% of the annual box office.
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The fast track towards rearmament runs through the US but requires mutual trust and consistency.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The festival started on Thursday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 3.
—Abigail Dollins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
That's still an uphill climb for Democrats, given that the path to a majority runs through some pretty Republican-leaning places, like Ohio and Alaska.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 May 2026
Georgia’s early voting period runs through May 15, just days before the primary, effectively taking near-term changes off the table.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Peninsula seniors Colin Bringas and Edward Feuer completed one of the most dominant runs through the doubles draw ever seen at Ojai by beating Harvard-Westlake’s Aaron Chung and Chase Klugo 6-4, 6-2 in the finals.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Set in the Canaan Valley and fresh off major capital improvements, Timberline Mountain is now home to West Virginia’s only high-speed chairlift, and its winding runs through the ruggedly beautiful Monongahela National Forest are among the most scenic in the state.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s Way Day sale runs through Monday, April 27, but don’t wait to shop as pieces might sell out quickly.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The fast track towards rearmament runs through the US but requires mutual trust and consistency.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The festival started on Thursday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 3.
—Abigail Dollins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
That's still an uphill climb for Democrats, given that the path to a majority runs through some pretty Republican-leaning places, like Ohio and Alaska.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 May 2026
Georgia’s early voting period runs through May 15, just days before the primary, effectively taking near-term changes off the table.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Peninsula seniors Colin Bringas and Edward Feuer completed one of the most dominant runs through the doubles draw ever seen at Ojai by beating Harvard-Westlake’s Aaron Chung and Chase Klugo 6-4, 6-2 in the finals.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Set in the Canaan Valley and fresh off major capital improvements, Timberline Mountain is now home to West Virginia’s only high-speed chairlift, and its winding runs through the ruggedly beautiful Monongahela National Forest are among the most scenic in the state.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s Way Day sale runs through Monday, April 27, but don’t wait to shop as pieces might sell out quickly.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
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The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.—
Therie Hendrey-Seabrook,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 Mar. 2026
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But this person who was a friend, who owes her career to me, just stabs me in the back.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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His aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Apart from these rare public appearances, the young girl spends her days at Lambrook private school.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
2 May 2026
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Joel, a 19‑year veteran, begins pursuing after another officer deploys a spike strip and punctures the Challenger's tires.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The narrower design, combined with the several sharp teeth, effectively punctures through tough pepper skin and hard fruits to cut out the core and remove seeds in a matter of seconds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dana and Harper occasionally feel extraneous, there to fill out the group rather than carry out their own narrative arcs, but the bond between Charlie and Lorcan, and Lorcan’s search for his place in the world, is a solid emotional core the show never loses sight of.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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Any horse entered into a claiming race can be claimed by another owner before the race, and whether that horse wins, loses or doesn’t finish, that new owner must pay for that horse.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Lockwood’s music instills joy in listening, and such revitalized desire leaves your body freshly tender, sensitive to whatever pierces the ear.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its chair, Beatrice Rindevall, said each Swede throws away around 9-10 kilograms (20-22 pounds) of clothes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 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
Verb
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Score picks from Dove, Hanes, Cuisinart, Anker, and more—starting as low as $8.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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With three top-40 picks for the first time since 2008, the Chiefs opened their draft class with cornerback Mansoor Delane, defensive tackle Peter Woods and edge rusher R Mason Thomas.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The public jabs from the president have angered some Catholics, the single largest religious denomination in the United States, according to Pew Research Center.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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