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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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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

2 of 3

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

3 of 3

adjective

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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
But analysts said investors may have been expecting even more, as the company shepherds through its turnaround efforts and the punishing effects of tariffs. Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026 The 37-year-old veteran defeated New England’s Drake Maye in voting by 50 journalists covering the NFL, marking an honor that eluded him through 17 seasons. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
After the front moves through, clearing will take place. Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 Working different jobs to understand what the voters are going through. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 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
  • In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.
    JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
  • North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to the country’s state media, and touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the world.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • This year, ByteDance’s Doubao platform, a gala sponsor, sent out waves of hongbao or red envelopes with virtual cash to users of its AI chatbot app throughout the show, while a comedian at one point asked the app for advice.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The festival includes six stages with cultural entertainment throughout the park along with live performances by chart-topping artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, The Band Perry and Walker Hayes.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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  • On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Paul, who began unboxing Pokémon cards on video during the COVID-19 pandemic, is often credited with helping propel the boom.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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  • Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The core of key contributors across Cherundolo’s tenure plus remaining players from the class who arrived in the same window as Son – center back Ryan Porteous and midfielder Mathieu Choinière – were bolstered by transfers who align with how Dos Santos envisions LAFC challenging opponents.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Preposition
  • Among this group, 802 cancer survivors provided dietary information via a questionnaire from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), according to the press release.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • By graduation, Toma should have earned via AP exam credits and community college work 60 to 70 University of California transferable credits, depending on the institution.
    Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Preposition
  • The Chatham County Police Department is investigating the crash and has charged Vasquez Lopez with reckless driving, driving without a valid license, failure to obey a traffic control device, and first-degree homicide by vehicle, the agency shared online.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Others, however, took issue with Kimmel’s comments immediately following Kirk’s assassination, and welcomed his show going off the air.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Preposition
  • Overwhelm, already a danger to investigators managing a complex case, isn’t helped by online conspiracy theorists and other noisemakers.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
  • After the nuptials, hundreds of dyads will renew their vows as part of Love in Times Square, a long-running tradition held by the Times Square Alliance, a neighborhood nonprofit.
    Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Last week, Kodak posted a 10-minute video that between YouTube and TikTok has racked up around 1 million views, in which Coogler makes complex topics like aspect ratios, film formats and sound design accessible and fun.
    Quincy Bowie, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • According to automotive enthusiast site CarBuzz, Bad Bunny reportedly traded in his multimillion-dollar Bugatti Chiron to drive around in an old 2003 Toyota Corolla in Puerto Rico.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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