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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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as in around
from beginning to end
read the letter through twice never once missed class the whole year through
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
a standing ovation for the cast when the play was through
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Recent Examples of through
Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
He is expected to miss 2-3 weeks because of the malady, which may keep him out through the Ravens' Week 7 bye.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
For Quinn, that uncertainty has been difficult to move through.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024
But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
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Preposition
So as the rain rolled through Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in the first quarter, there was almost an air of revelation for the Florida fan base and the team itself.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
He is expected to miss 2-3 weeks because of the malady, which may keep him out through the Ravens' Week 7 bye.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
At least nine of the office windows were boarded up where bullets flew through.
—Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
For Quinn, that uncertainty has been difficult to move through.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
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Hershey’s Chocolate World also adds a layer of fall fun with trick-or-treating throughout the world’s largest candy store, character meet-and-greets, and new treats to try.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But on Friday, the Supreme Court shot down that mandate, leaving hundreds of thousands even more fearful of what might happen next as immigration officers round up Venezuelans with TPS throughout the country.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Indeed, the flurry of AI deals announced during the month, with OpenAI at the center of many of them, turbocharged the stock market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing a total of 2,788 long-range Ukrainian drones during September, at an average of just under 93 per day.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is tracking instances of hemorrhagic disease, also known as HD, in eight counties across Tennessee, according to a statement from the agency.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Still without forwards Lauren Hemp, Mary Fowler and Kerolin through injury, City looked dynamic and fierce, capable of wreaking havoc via fresh angles.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Tingri County Tourism Company alerted visitors to the storm via WeChat, the outlets reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Detectives will not be able to assist people with previous cases since the law is not retroactive, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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In the end, Republicans − as the party in power typically does − argue that Congress shouldn't be using a shutdown as leverage to fight over policy, a position that Democrats − as the party out of power often does − disagree with.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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The individual pretending to be a deputy first instructed the user to pay the money by PayPal, but then instructed the man to use an ATM and provided a QR code, according to the complaint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Her favorite ways to move around are by train and bike, and her backpack always has nuts, clementines, and something to read.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin have been around for about half of the franchise’s existence — two long-time pillars on the back end.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The time to rehab from his second major elbow surgery is over.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the crash, Lacy’s vehicle was over 72 yards behind the other vehicles, Ory said, citing the report from the district attorney's office.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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