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

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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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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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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

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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
As the case wended its way through Brooklyn federal court, Ayende dropped out of the suit, forfeiting any settlement awards. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025 Around half way through the clip, the poster, 31-year-old Kari Thomas from Georgia, even had to hold Larry's paws to stop him from biting his own toes. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
For the cookbooks staying in the kitchen, try one of the following ideas for storage: Open shelves away from the stove: Use an open shelf to keep cookbooks lined up and ready to be flipped through. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 That’s just shy of a 20% rebound from where the large-cap index finished in 2022 and indicative that even with a chilly wind blowing through the economy, investors can navigate their way through. Cnbc Pro Staff, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024 On a recent drive through the area, cars were parked in the bus-only lane, while other vehicles blocked a through-lane on Pennsylvania Avenue. Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 16 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for through 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • That said, outside the US, commercial broadcasters continue to demonstrate resilience, maintaining their content investment throughout 2025.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Check back throughout the night for live updates and highlights, including social media posts, videos, quotes and more.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • But that independence, and particularly the eye-opening success that EMPIRE has experienced over the past few years, has also brought scrutiny — and tests of Ghazi’s commitment, particularly during a time of intense consolidation in the music business.
    Dan Rys, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Last weekend, Kendrick Lamar brought out two of the most beloved stars in American pop culture during his Super Bowl Half Time performance, Serena Williams and SZA.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • Others provide counseling to overcome barriers common to people across the city, like young people who have left school but not yet found work and those who were born outside the United States.
    Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
  • In addition, Murdoch argued Fox sports content will continue to be distributed across multiple platforms, including traditional linear TV networks, cable TV, digital MVPDs and Fox’s own DTC services.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • For that to have any chance of happening now, either via the Premier League or the FA Cup, Hurzeler needs a persistently long injury list to clear to reduce the amount of chopping and changing in selection from game to game and so produce positional partnerships.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Afterward, Trace posted an open letter to his father expressing concern for his well-being via Instagram.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • The region last suffered a major earthquake in 1956, when a tremor with a magnitude of 7.7 struck to the south of the island of Amorgos, followed minutes later by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake near Santorini.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The Shakopee City Council disagreed with the argument, however, rejecting a license for Top Star Market earlier this year.
    Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • The ceasefire has largely held over the past three weeks, although there have been some incidents where Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire.
    James Mackenzie, Emily Rose, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Steve’s latest book is Reviving America: How Repealing Obamacare, Replacing the Tax Code and Reforming The Fed will Restore Hope and Prosperity co-authored by Elizabeth Ames (McGraw-Hill Professional).
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Edwards spoke for more than 20 minutes, and each of the other speeches were around eight minutes.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2025
  • For example, Ryan Air’s max length is around 21 inches — including wheels and handles.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Anything is possible, and the journey is never over.
    Stacey Wilson Hunt, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
  • For those who have been waiting for the audio version, your wait is over.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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