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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
Each season runs through November 30.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 350 runs through April 20, 2028 and calls for a 3% increase in wages for the first year and additional increases of 2% to 3% in following years, depending on the increases to employee health/dental premiums.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Following a lopsided victory over the 49ers to restart an in-state series that runs through 2030, the Mountaineers’ (1-0) home opener will feature a bout with FCS Lindenwood Lions (0-1).
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
The event runs through September 1, with tickets costing $18 for general admission and $8 for children and seniors.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
An air quality advisory is in place for those counties and runs through Friday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, the Spurs have Devin Vassell locked into a five-year, $135 million contract that runs through 2028-29 and stays relatively flat throughout.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
To slow traffic and decrease the number of crashes, the Indiana Department of Transportation has suggested installing four roundabouts along Indiana 32, which runs through the area.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Current federal funding runs through the end of his fiscal year, September 30.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 350 runs through April 20, 2028 and calls for a 3% increase in wages for the first year and additional increases of 2% to 3% in following years, depending on the increases to employee health/dental premiums.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Following a lopsided victory over the 49ers to restart an in-state series that runs through 2030, the Mountaineers’ (1-0) home opener will feature a bout with FCS Lindenwood Lions (0-1).
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
The event runs through September 1, with tickets costing $18 for general admission and $8 for children and seniors.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
An air quality advisory is in place for those counties and runs through Friday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, the Spurs have Devin Vassell locked into a five-year, $135 million contract that runs through 2028-29 and stays relatively flat throughout.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
To slow traffic and decrease the number of crashes, the Indiana Department of Transportation has suggested installing four roundabouts along Indiana 32, which runs through the area.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Current federal funding runs through the end of his fiscal year, September 30.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
Verb
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The person then stabs it with a long knife.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Near the end of the video, the unseen cameraperson flips the notebook to a page containing a diagram of the church and stabs the diagram with a knife.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Google spends billions each year to be the default search engine on web browsers and smartphones.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Camus’ book is split evenly before and after the killing, whereas the film spends more time chronicling Meursault’s life up to the point he’s arrested.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 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
Verb
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And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old?—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An education nonprofit loses funding — a child loses after-school care.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Every Tuesday this season, Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett will offer his early ATS picks for every NFL game on that week's schedule.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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IndieWire picks our eight favorite new physical releases for September 2025, below.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 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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As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Adhesives Craft glue (also known as school glue), glue sticks for a glue gun, and Mod Podge are worth their discount price tag here.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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