throughout 1 of 2

Definition of throughoutnext
1
as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of saw red-tailed hawks throughout the game preserve

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Relevance
2
as in during
in the course of the actress revealed that she has struggled with depression throughout her adult life

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throughout

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adverb

1
as in through
from beginning to end while some fans deserted the singer during her troubled years, others remained loyal throughout

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as in everywhere
in every place or in all places a cake studded throughout with raisins

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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
The West Award is part of the Naismith Starting Five positional honors, which will continue to have midseason lists announced throughout the week. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026 Bowie has been drastically improving throughout the past three seasons under head coach Joseph Sam. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Accessibility With ramps and wide walkways throughout, the hotel meets accessibility standards. Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Banfield did not speak during the video but remained visibly emotional throughout. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The demonstrations come amid concern among local activists that ICE could increase its presence around Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and the surrounding area during Super Bowl week.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But a little before that, photographer Poupay Jutharat was on the ground at the Javits Center, sniffing around as the pups prepped, primped, and occasionally napped before go-time.
    Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Preposition
  • The demonstrations come amid concern among local activists that ICE could increase its presence around Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and the surrounding area during Super Bowl week.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Collins asked the president during Tuesday’s Oval Office signing of the funding bill.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • This is likely to continue for a considerable time, with thousands of images and emails to be sifted through.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Arsenal did not need to score to go through, Chelsea could not afford to concede.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • These modern industrialists understand that intelligence embedded everywhere must be guided wisely everywhere.
    Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Utica greens is a classic Italian American dish that goes by that name everywhere except Utica itself.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • As the internet blackout in Iran appears to be easing after weeks of protests across the country, the scale of the Islamic Republic regime’s bloodiest crackdown in decades is now being made public, according to activist groups.
    Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • At least 302 people have been released as of Thursday, according to the organization Foro Penal, though its tally is far lower than the more than 800 reported by authorities.
    Anabella González, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The current record is held by Sven Goebel, also from Germany, who constructed a 9-foot-6-inch tower made from 70,000 beer coasters in 2004.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Barring a miracle, their season is over, and the real question is what management and ownership will do in response.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • After the final pickup is over, the same crews and equipment will be collecting bulky waste through household junk pickups which can be scheduled February through October by contacting City Customer Service at 311 or 916-808-5011 or making an online service request.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado January 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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