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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
Social media posts by the company say the jet was participating in the NJ Air Show, which began Friday and runs through Sunday at the Greenwood Lake Airport.
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Katie Houlis, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Walmart's competing June Prime Day event kicks off Monday, June 22 and runs through Sunday, June 28, bringing steep discounts—up to 50% off—on everything from pantry staples to summer essentials.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The exhibit runs through October.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival runs through June 21.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The mega watch party is free of charge and runs through July 5, with capacity for 30,000 daily attendees.
—Kevin Scott, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Making a place known Just before noon the following day, Susan Washko squatted over a white plastic tub beside the stream that runs through Fiftymile Canyon.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The series runs through June 15.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Katie Houlis, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Walmart's competing June Prime Day event kicks off Monday, June 22 and runs through Sunday, June 28, bringing steep discounts—up to 50% off—on everything from pantry staples to summer essentials.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The exhibit runs through October.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival runs through June 21.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The mega watch party is free of charge and runs through July 5, with capacity for 30,000 daily attendees.
—Kevin Scott, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Making a place known Just before noon the following day, Susan Washko squatted over a white plastic tub beside the stream that runs through Fiftymile Canyon.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The series runs through June 15.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
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His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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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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Alicent's father is the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), who spends years maneuvering to make sure his grandson inherits the Iron Throne.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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All told, Negodiuk spends about $600 a month on tokens for AI agents.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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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
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In worst-case scenarios, the ice punctures the hull.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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If your phone switches to SOS mode, loses service or stops receiving calls and texts, contact your carrier right away.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old?—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
24 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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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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Washington, which picks first, Utah, Memphis and Chicago have the first shots at those potential franchise-defining players.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The Panthers were connected to a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets netminder and three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, but that is likely not happening now after Florida sent its haul of draft picks to Ottawa.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Continue reading … OUT OF LEFT FIELD — Tom Hanks jokingly jabs MS NOW while speaking with reporter live on the network.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 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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