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
For observers in Australia, Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, the rise of the full moon will be followed by its journey through Earth’s shadow in space, with its surface glowing reddish-orange for 82 minutes. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The wooden floor has rotted through, and only a few flimsy stairs remain attached to telephone poles, which once propped up the tower. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025 The air was damp and listless and the heat was something to wade through, thick as molasses. Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • Danielson said Boomer won the competition at kicker through his fall camp performance, but the coaching staff will continue to evaluate the two players throughout the coming bye week.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Aerial resources assisted these efforts throughout the day as visibility allowed.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • Glen Stevenson, 63, is accused of killing 46-year-old Salvador Rabago during an altercation between the two men.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during the NFL preseason 2025 game at State Farm Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • Watch Thelma on Hulu Kinds of Kindness Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this 2024 dark dramedy anthology is told across three loosely interwoven chapters, each exploring characters who take extraordinary measures to demonstrate their love to someone else.
    Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Fall weather isn't stopping the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its crews are set to begin a number of construction work across the state.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • Variety via Getty Images Rounding out the top winners was the HBO documentary Pee-wee as Himself, which earned three awards.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Jesus answers the questions in Portuguese, via a translator, but his English is strong enough to understand what is being asked and to hold a conversation.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Mercenaries are defined as soldiers who are contracted by third parties unaffiliated with a nation’s armed forces and motivated primarily by private gain.
    Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • It's taken some time for scientists to learn how to interpret the data by separating out natural sources of natural carbon dioxide emissions from those caused by human activity.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Find out by viewing our fan gallery from the game against James Madison College.
    Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • With median download speeds around 251 Mbps, Virginia households benefit from a mix of cable, fiber, wireless and satellite providers, though availability varies by location.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There was a lot to learn from that outing and Bergert made some key changes his second time around.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • That brief three-month double act between an executive chairman and a CEO is now over.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Before the first half was over, Hollywood Brown dropped a pass and Mahomes twice overthrew Tyquan Thornton before finally connecting on a 35-yarder that set up the last-play field goal.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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