Definition of throughnext
1
as in among
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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7
as in by
using the means or agency of apparently got his money through theft and deception

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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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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
From October 8 through November 10, Kay Jewelers cardholders can take an extra 5% off qualifying purchases with promo code EXTRA5OFF at checkout. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 The goal isn’t to make women better at hiding menopause or pushing through its symptoms. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Potts recalls many of the speed times, broad jumps and achievements of the athletics who have come through. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Michael Che watches The Sopranos about four to five times a year, all the way through. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Emery jumped up and down when Pau Torres passed into the middle of nowhere and when Bailey’s attempt of a through ball was easily cut out. — Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 And though the album moves effortlessly through many sonic places, there's a through-line for the band. — Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • But the broad use of AI without much restriction or regulation has raised concern among both candidates and researchers about the spread of misinformation from the ads.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The tragedy is the deadliest among those that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the border from Mexico.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Cups and bowls used as utensils to dispense food throughout kitchen.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Crown molding, used throughout much of the home, adds an additional elegant touch.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • While traveling with then-President Ronald Reagan in 1981, White House press secretary James Brady was shot during an assassination attempt on the president.
    — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Several lawmakers tried to crack down on immigration during the 2026 legislative session, but all but one bill failed to cross the finish line.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Another feature called Live Rewind can recap 15 seconds of a conversation via a text transcription.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Spanish scientists have developed an experimental type of self-disinfecting cotton fabric, which is activated via ordinary white light.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • However, Eisenkot has ruled out a coalition with the Arab parties, only one of which (the conservative-Islamist Ra’am) has ever agreed to join an Israeli government (briefly in 2021).
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In a statement posted to Facebook, the Wichita Police Department asked anyone with video of the incident to upload it so investigators could take a look.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Start by resisting the urge to overpromise, and give customers credit.
    — Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats have been heartened by a raft of new polling showing their candidates either leading or running even with Republicans.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Water waves caused by, say, 50 stones thrown into a pond have a wavelength of a few centimeters and oscillate with a frequency of around 10 hertz (Hz).
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Previous estimates of her net worth have ranged around $72 million.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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