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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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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2
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
Grande announced the album on Instagram, after teasing the release with photos and videos of her in the studio throughout the spring. Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Naema is the protagonist whose story threads throughout the whole trilogy, even as other characters come and go. Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
The main house measured 5,086 square feet, with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and immense windows and skylights throughout. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026 The hotel has local touches throughout, including artwork commissioned from Philly art school students and alumni. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • Charlie Kirk took off as a meme shortly after he was killed, last September, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Last month, after Israel and Lebanon came to a 10-day ceasefire, there was a less-than-24-hour window where Iran said the strait was open, only to reverse the decision and attack vessels passing through.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
  • Bake galette, rotating once, until crust is golden brown and cooked through, 55–65 minutes.
    Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Adverb
  • Tensions over slavery were then ratcheting up everywhere.
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Now fashion is everywhere and belongs to everyone.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Preposition
  • Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • The Met Gala steps may be where the most camera bulbs flash, but across the street plenty of fans are getting their cellphone pics in.
    Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Preposition
  • Candidates for District 9 interviewed by the Southern California News Group said many residents increasingly connect ethics and accountability concerns at City Hall with broader frustrations over neighborhood conditions, city services and economic investment in the district.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
  • Michael Loria Friday marked the 70th day of an internet blackout being imposed by the regime in Iran on the country’s citizens, according to NetBlocks, an internet access watchdog.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Adverb
  • The game was over after two periods with the Liberty up, 66-37.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
  • Oh adds the notion of subsuming Asian-American characters into mainstream white storytelling, or leaving them out as too risky, is hopefully over.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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