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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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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 exhibition runs through October.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
For example, our Q1 runs through January, February, and March.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Junk gave up just two runs through the first four innings Monday but ran into trouble in the fifth.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Each season runs through November 30.
—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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
For example, our Q1 runs through January, February, and March.
—Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Junk gave up just two runs through the first four innings Monday but ran into trouble in the fifth.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Each season runs through November 30.
—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
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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As evidenced by his Instagram, Schwarzenegger spends a lot of time with his famous family, and Champion does too.—
Arielle Tschinkel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Start with the processes that are already broken—those high-volume, repetitive tasks where your team spends hours on work that adds little strategic value.—
David Zwick,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Keep scrolling for fall decor picks from the Magnolia collection at Target, starting at $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Snag top picks from the sale below before items sell out.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Haggard jabs Baird over mailers The race is already tense.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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