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
The goal of the attacks is to steal credentials through links that seem to be message related. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 And, far and near, through vale and hill, Are faces that attest the same; The proud heart flashing through the eyes, At sound of Rob Roy’s name. Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Adverb
Munoz carries the ball forward before passing back to Wharton, who sends Eze through with a ball over the top. Thom Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Along with the lyrics, the visuals call back to outer space, with a solar system model that Finneas wanders through, held by Hudson and the cockpit of a rocketship. Marina Watts, People.com, 14 May 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
  • Of course, Blue Ivy has been blowing fans away with her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 May 2025
  • Alternating Seafood Sunday and Sunday Barbecue events are popular, but a solid seafood-heavy lunch and dinner menu is popular throughout the week.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Preposition
  • Hours earned during the pre-apprenticeship program can be transferred over to the apprenticeship program, Apprenticeship Coordinator Kimberly Moore said, adding that the program is certified by the state through the Office of Skills Development.
    Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
  • The Maple Leafs caught the Panthers short-handed during a line change, and Max Domi got a slapshot past Bobrovsky.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
Preposition
  • Sometimes the couple books adjacent cabins, or a balcony stateroom with another across the hall, depending on what offers the best price.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • Their friends moved from across the city into the house next door, and a third couple, the brother and sister-in-law of Raffi’s best friend, bought another home in the row.
    Rhaina Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
Preposition
  • The lawyer articulated a different retributive vision, one that corresponds to, say, dismantling federal agencies via deregulation, or rooting out dark money—not just handcuffing Trump’s enemies for the camera.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
  • This story is republished via CT Community News, a service of the Connecticut Student Journalism Collaborative, an organization sponsored by journalism departments at college and university campuses across the state.
    RoselynMartin Somtochukwu Ilo, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
Preposition
  • Rafael Devers continues to voice his frustrations with how the Red Sox are handling his situation.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • This feature will launch in 650 cities around the world, with the company planning to add more every day.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Preposition
  • Keep scrolling to shop more tank tops, baggy jeans, pointed-toe shoes, and tote bags inspired by Hilary Duff now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • The annual award, created and presented by the Les Paul Foundation (in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson), goes to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the late Les Paul through innovation, engineering, technology and/or music.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Adverb
  • Some 200 reporters milled around near the Dolmabahce Palace on the Bosphorus that the Russians had specified as the talks venue.
    Tom Balmforth, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Monday’s incident was triggered when the boy was riding his bicycle, weaving a bit down the middle of Broadway while the 64-year-old man was driving westbound toward him at around 9:45 p.m., according to police.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • These changes would only go into effect in January 2029, after Trump's term is over, though GOP hardliners are pushing leadership for those to go into effect sooner.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • After the main action of the film is over, Sam and his girlfriend board a plane, which is revealed to be Volée Airlines Flight 180 from the first movie.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 17 May 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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