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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5
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
That's the secret judicial officer listed in the criminal complaint against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan for supposedly taking federal agents to the chief judge's office while Dugan rushed through the case of an undocumented immigrant and ushered him out a side door of her courtroom. Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025 Here's where to find it The Ocho airs July 31 through Aug. 3 and will showcase a record-breaking 30 brand-new competitions, including highlights of the 2025 NuLu Bock Fest Goat Racing Championships. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Adverb
Unlike previous versions of metal grille worn by vintage Mercedes-Benz models, this new grille does not have inlets where air can flow through. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 In Arizona, state law requires that front side window tint must allow a certain amount of light to pass through. AZCentral.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Alan Pulido made it 2-0 in the 57th minute, cutting in from the right wing for a through pass by Radoja just beyond the Quakes defense. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 July 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
  • Reapply the fertilizer every six weeks throughout the growing season at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Their bodies were naturally burning fewer calories throughout the day and increasing hunger cues.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • The Mass Ave Indy app was born out of a desire to have a digital presence during Summerfest, the district's annual festival during the third weekend in July.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Stalking is an issue that affects women across all sports — for instance, tennis star Iga Swiatek was confronted during a Miami Open practice in March by a man who had previously harassed her on social media.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • Kaytranada hits the road with Justice on a co-headlining tour across North America this fall.
    Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Nelson’s announcement follows the formation of five faculty advisory committees in June tasked with identifying cost-cutting measures across the division.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • If Highest 2 Lowest were solely and A24 production, A24 releases generally hit digital streaming via premium video on demand before making their way to streaming video on demand on the Warner Bros. Discovery platform HBO Max.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Last week, The Athletic reported United — via intermediaries — made contact with Brighton & Hove Albion to explore the conditions of a deal for the central midfielder.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • After all, Fantastic Four is the film meant to set up the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently scheduled for a Dec. 18, 2026, release.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The offer valued ProSieben at around €2B. The future of the ProSieben has been the subject of speculation for months now, with leading shareholders MFE and PPF IM tabling separate bids to increase their stakes.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • The Limited Test Ban treaty which forbade testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, in space, and underwater was signed by the U.S., the Soviet Union and the UK.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The change would begin in this fall’s application season, with a projected end to the magnet by June 2030.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • And for fans who won’t make it in person to the tour this time around, the band is teaming up with Samsung TV Plus to broadcast five of their tour stops live on the streamer’s brand-new Samsung Television Network (STN).
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • In 2023, Sub-Saharan Africa received around 40% of the USAID budget — second to only Ukraine.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • At that point, the conversation ended, but the issue wasn’t over.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • This natural bamboo drying rack offers a stylish way to preserve your fresh garden herbs long after summer is over.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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