runs through

verb

present tense third-person singular of run through
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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2
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 reigning Defensive Player of the Year’s contract runs through 2030, but his cap hits are spread through 2034. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The content is what most people will come for, however, a kaleidoscopic feature-length fever dream that runs through the eventful, peripatetic life of Barbara Hammer. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 The 2026 Telluride kicked off Friday, September 5, in Colorado and runs through Labor Day. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 Makar’s younger brother, Taylor, recently signed a two-year contract with the Avalanche that runs through the 2027-28 season. — Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The fast track runs through the BSA, an obscure board most people will never encounter. — Annemarie Gray, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 The ground-level version of that trade already runs through Asia's super-app payment rails. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 This tier runs through Day 1–7 or until sold out, limited to 400 units. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 The new contract will start with the 2027-28 season, and runs through 2035. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
  1. stabs
  2. spends
  3. punctures
  4. loses
  5. pierces
  6. throws away
  7. picks
  8. jabs
Verb
  • But before Bane can finish him off, Batman stabs a Batarang into a little knob on Bane’s wrist gauntlet, the one that controls his intake of Venom.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • When Little Death stabs into their victim, there’s a geyser of blood, way more than could fit inside a human body.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stabs
Verb
  • Or… 2) Miami is insufficiently impressed and spends its likely very high 2027 first-round draft pick on a QB with the clear intent for the rookie to soon replace Willis.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike some long-distance trails that offer extended stretches of relatively forgiving terrain, the AT spends much of its length going relentlessly up and down the Appalachian Mountains.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of spends
Verb
  • That’s because when a snake bites and punctures the skin and transfers venom into the victim’s body, the venom attacks the skin, soft tissue and connective tissue beneath it.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • If a foreign object punctures the tread or sidewall, your tire can deflate slowly or quickly, depending on the puncture.
    — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of punctures
Verb
  • Floor production One of the central themes of Dead Zone discussion, and where some research on it loses some nuance, is that Dead Zone RBs tend to score more total points than late-round backs.
    — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The genius of work divided loses none of its luster when the Chinese are participating in the work, not to mention the peaceful implications of market goods easily crossing borders.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of loses
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  • An ice sculpture of a heart includes a tube through the ice arrow that pierces the heart.
    — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old?
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Definition of pierces
Verb
  • Every draft Stewart throws away trains his instinct for the line worth keeping.
    — Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Each year, the average American throws away nearly 1,800 pounds of trash.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026
Definition of throws away
Verb
  • As the 2026 Emmys inch ever closer and Vanity Fair finalizes our 2026 Emmy winner predictions, our printable Emmys ballot 2026 is here to capture your winner picks across 26 categories, from best drama to outstanding reality TV host.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Standout picks include these autumnal Mary Jane shoes, which are going for just $18, and this Bluetooth speaker that’s an impressive 69 percent off.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of picks
Verb
  • Vance, El-Sayed exchange jabs over spouse comments The dispute also took a personal turn as the vice president condemned El-Sayed for comments about second lady Usha Vance.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • To explain this thinking, Lee jabs the New York Mets amid their disappointing MLB season.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of jabs

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“Runs through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20through. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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