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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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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 intuitive Moon is waltzing through your sign, partnering with innovative Uranus in your creativity zone along the way. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026 By compiling a vast database of this material and sharing it through impactful social videos, the project has reached millions, providing vital eyewitness testimonies and interactive resources to document the atrocities faced by the people of Gaza. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Potential for rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The National Weather Service said high temperatures this week in the Washington DC region are caused by high pressure building over the Mid-Atlantic, preventing cooling fronts from moving through. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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
  • Divide the warm hummus among bowls and top with the lamb.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Though his player-acquiring trades have yet to move the needle, his pickup of goaltender Spencer Knight in March 2025 has been among the most prominent.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Pittsburgh Regional Transit Officials are urging people attending the draft and going to Pittsburgh to use public transit with major road closures and traffic restrictions that will be in place throughout the three-day event.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Florida Citizens’ Alliance, a conservative advocacy group, has filed formal complaints in at least a dozen districts throughout the state, including all 16 challenges submitted to the Polk County School District.
    Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • The national spotlight that once fixed on Dearborn during the 2024 election has faded.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • These breathable, lightweight pants are great for spring, keeping you cool and comfortable during long travel days.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Administrators say those outcomes are consistent across cohorts, with Brown noting that improvements often extend beyond individual students and into their families and communities.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • All three unions that represent about 70,000 workers across the Los Angeles Unified School District had pledged to go on strike if any of the three did not reach a tentative agreement.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Schlag is now recovering, putting out a statement via the DNR to WCCO.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Homer Glen residents voted against installing Flock cameras via an advisory referendum in 2023.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Our next significant system is on track to arrive Friday afternoon, with showers and a few strong to severe storms possible.
    Joseph Dames, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The announcement comes at a time when the White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as continuing negotiations with Tehran remain under discussion.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • The pair shared a kiss and a deep emotional bond, something that didn't go unnoticed by Mikey.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Salvador Perez led off the second with a single, but was doubled off first on a line drive by Michael Massey.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Security video captured the puppy wandering around outside for about an hour before staff found her.
    Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • However, this time around, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, opted to fly business class on Qantas, surprising some of their fellow fliers on the flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
    Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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