throughout 1 of 2

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

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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

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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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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
Designed to support health and relaxation throughout the day and night the kit offers three products that focuses on improving sleep, mood, and hand health. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Overjoyed in the moment, Rumi happily waved at the crowd and even gave her mother several hugs throughout the set, visually leaving the global icon swoon. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Silicon Valley, throughout, is a David and Goliath story. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025 After leading the UConn Huskies, Paige Bueckers, the No.1 draft pick, arrived in a custom Coach suit emblazoned with tiny gemstones throughout. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • One of three women indicted last year on charges of selling fentanyl around the Bay Area has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 18 months, records show.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Context The use of subpoenas and warrants to discover who has spoken to reporters grew considerably under the administrations of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as during President Donald Trump's first term.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • In The Apprentice’s debut season, Donald Trump was the show’s unflappable centerpiece: assigning tasks at the top of each episode, dispensing business advice midway through, and ultimately delivering his signature dismissal to one unlucky contestant.
    Dawn Klavon, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Players create a character and have a main storyline to progress through, along with a huge variety of side quests that allow each player to have a unique experience.
    Carlie Procell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from Addison Rae performing at Coachella in California to Priscilla Presley at a screening near Los Angeles.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The populist strain of nationalism that Francis has prophetically warned against is seemingly everywhere.
    Jason Horowitz, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • While Turkey certainly has some of the biggest savings and best results across many clinics, it should be noted that not all providers are commendable.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The 32-stop tour, which will span across the U.S. and Europe, serves as Act II in her three-act musical project—following up her successful 2023 Renaissance tour.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The move, which was originally approved in January, expands Kia’s charging network by more than 80 percent and sees the automaker joining the likes of Ford, Rivian, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz in tapping into Tesla’s resources.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The days of busting your back at 100 PSI are over, gang.
    Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
  • After President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders to reduce crime on his first day in office, one expert with nearly three decades of law enforcement experience said the days of police vilification are over.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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