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
The disease has required Aimee, 36, to undergo numerous surgeries throughout her lifetime. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Over the next several years, Judd renovated the building as a place to live and work, gradually installing his own artworks and those of others throughout. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Adverb
Thoughtful furnishings and decor (including a wall of decorative plates) are sprinkled throughout. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Ome Dezin signatures, like natural materials and statement fireplaces, are sprinkled throughout. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Infection signs around the nose, mouth, ears, eyes or genital areas also warrant attention, the agency added.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Canada doubled down on its historic 24-21 win in Toronto last week with sustained defensive pressure and a withering three-try burst in nine minutes around the hour mark.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • The number of enrollees grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when enhanced subsidies became available through the American Rescue Plan Act and Inflation Reduction Act, both signed into law by President Biden.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That allowed the Dolphins to limit Maye’s ability to not just make off-schedule throws but really throw the ball downfield at a high clip during the first two quarters.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Cut Week will mark the biggest elimination in The Voice history, when each coach will send two singers straight through to Live Shows as five more contestants battle for one remaining spot on each team.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The donor layer absorbed visible light, while the transparent acceptor layer allowed sunlight to pass through.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Soon after winning its banking license in 2023, Ueno seemed to be everywhere in Paraguay.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While those are microaggressions women everywhere and in every industry can relate to, Abdy shared more examples specific to the movie business.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • But protests started almost immediately with people blocking traffic every day across the country at the exact time of the collapse and demanding justice.
    — MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The new data were released two days before the midterm elections and after a week marked by many developments in crucial races across the country.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The menu has been designed to take diners along the Silk Road (Constantinople was one of the route's westerly endpoints), fuelled by Turkish ingredients and Chinese cooking techniques.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • And over there—the six sky-piercing minarets of the 400-year-old Blue Mosque.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Another big game has Fort Worth Carter-Riverside (6-3, 3-3) traveling over to Scarborough-Handley Field to take on Fort Worth Southwest (4-5, 3-3) for the final playoff berth in the district.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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