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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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
Estrogen receptors are widely distributed throughout the brain, and estrogen plays a role in systems involved in attention, memory and mood. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026 Both of those networks have Friday Big 12 games throughout the season. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
The sound stage felt bludgeoned into submission throughout, as the intense distortion of bass, percussion and guitars made the instrument separation within the mix almost inaudible. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Guests will be able to see the various lives of the hotel throughout, all while enjoying five on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool and bar. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Yet the recent swirl of negative discourse around influencer culture has felt different, in part because hating influencers is no longer just a snarky internet pastime.
    Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There is something almost ritualistic about people gathering around music, dancing together and sharing the same energy.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • The outage comes during what could be Southern California's hottest week of the year.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The state has only seen three cases during that period, the department said.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Return the sausage to the skillet and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
    Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If the minority sale were to go through, Jeanie Buss would no longer be governor, the official title for an NBA team’s controlling owner.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • There are steps everywhere, apart from the restaurant, and access on and off the boats can be a bit tricky.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Red continues to reign, appearing everywhere from bright turtlenecks by brands like Celine and Lii to bold red dresses.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • So far, season 11’s workplace dynamic and charismatic crew have elevated it above the low standard set by consecutive middling seasons across the Below Deck franchise.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Warchus says the show’s small ensemble size, which has to account for understudies across both the Welsh and LGSM characters, further limited how many roles could be written.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • In Italy, the worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The state’s largest electric utility is planning to add an unprecedented amount of new electricity capacity by 2030 to meet the power needs of the massive warehouses filled with computer servers.
    Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The legal fight is likely far from over, with a separate set of lawsuits led by Democrats and voting rights groups continuing to play out as this fall's election draws closer.
    Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The wait is over, and the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center is preparing to reopen, ushering in a new era of performance, events and Black culture in Leimert Park.
    LaMonica Peters, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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