through 1 of 3

1
as in amongst
in or into the middle of lost control of the car and drove through the crowd

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2
as in throughout
in random positions within the boundaries of the numerous small towns scattered through these hills

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3
as in during
in the course of thoughtless people talking through the whole movie

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4
as in across
to the opposite side of walked through the room

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5
as in via
along the way of the quickest way out of the building is through that hall there

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6
as in with
as the result of won the tournament through practice and hard work

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as in by
using the means or agency of apparently got his money through theft and deception

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through

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adverb

1
as in around
from beginning to end read the letter through twice never once missed class the whole year through

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2
as in over
from one side to the other of an intervening space the bullet struck the door and went right through

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through

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
Season 7 is only about a third of the way through its 37-episode lineup, but Madix’s hair has punctuated some of the most dramatic moments. Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 June 2025 But the decline happened despite Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping bottleneck in the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the world’s oil flows. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Adverb
The inability of oil to traverse through, even temporarily, can ratchet up global energy prices, raise shipping costs and create significant supply delays. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 23 June 2025 All of which is to say that the good times rolled all the way through. Sam Amick, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Adjective
Alan Pulido made it 2-0 in the 57th minute, cutting in from the right wing for a through pass by Radoja just beyond the Quakes defense. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024 But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • There are also nightly astronomy programs offered throughout the park.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • After being resigned to the team just a week ago, Chen kept the team in control throughout the fourth quarter.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Preposition
  • Nathan Saliba #19 of Canada controls the ball against Leandro Bacuna #10 of Curacao in the first half during the Group Stage - Group B match as part of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Superman is in the building as David Corenswet greets fans during the Manila stop of the Superman world tour in the Philippines on June 19.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
Preposition
  • The stakes and energy for the first 2 brackets was high, and engagement from fans across social media platforms was a reflection of that.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • And no surprise, too, are the comments that follow, with people across the state often sharing memories of favorite meals, being treated well and even family or other events at a favorite place.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Preposition
  • So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Per a 2014 Vulture report (via New York Magazine), the beloved NBC comedy has generated over $3.1 billion since its syndication in 1995.
    Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
Preposition
  • Ronny Mauricio snapped a 15-inning scoreless streak with an RBI single off Spencer Strider in the bottom of the second.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
  • This year’s state meet was plagued with inclement weather, yet Bernatek said he was used to it.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Preposition
  • The Leesburg Public Library will have a firefighter story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 26 in Meeting Room B, 100 E. Main St. The program, for children ages 5 and under, will include singing, stories and movement followed by a stay-and-play.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
  • Former Yale big man Danny Wolf was taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
Adverb
  • The size of the market was around $1.5 trillion in 2024, according to Morgan Stanley.
    Spriha Srivastava,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 June 2025
  • Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.
    Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • By the time the strike was over in mid-July — with the union defeated and the soldiers gone — the official local death toll was 12, though some historians say more than 30 died.
    Robert Loerzel, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • At 25, Vondroušová thought her career was close to over.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 21 June 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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