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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
That same philosophy runs through the kitchen at Hodge's small inn on Havannah Harbor, The Residence.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The 79th Festival de Cannes kicked off on May 12 and runs through May 23.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The history of commercial aviation runs through the Marine Air Terminal.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Every advanced weapons system, every electric drivetrain, every wind turbine, every smartphone in the United States runs through China’s critical materials.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Kindness runs through his veins.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Keep in mind that hurricane season in Florida starts June 1 and runs through the end of November.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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.
—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
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The 79th Festival de Cannes kicked off on May 12 and runs through May 23.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The history of commercial aviation runs through the Marine Air Terminal.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Every advanced weapons system, every electric drivetrain, every wind turbine, every smartphone in the United States runs through China’s critical materials.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Kindness runs through his veins.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Keep in mind that hurricane season in Florida starts June 1 and runs through the end of November.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
Verb
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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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That could include a driveway, backyard, entryway, garage area or outdoor space where your family spends time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Neal spends almost the full runtime in a swiveling seat on a high platform, hemmed in by computer equipment and spotlit in a focused area that emphasizes the claustrophobic conditions (lighting design by Garrett Bell).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 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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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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He’s thrown off, however, when Nora loses her cool at the discovery that their young, feisty daughter Ida (Tawba El Gharchi) has posted a video on social media of the trio dancing in the livestock stable.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
22 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
Verb
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Each year, the average American throws away nearly 1,800 pounds of trash.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 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
Verb
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Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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This is why the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered three players and three unprotected draft picks to acquire Donovan Mitchell, for moments such as Sunday’s Game 7 in Detroit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 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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“Runs through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20through. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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