throughout 1 of 2

Definition of throughoutnext
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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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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
Checks will reach residents of other parts of the state throughout the summer and fall. Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Under has also generated 81M video views throughout the season, up 27%. Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Adverb
Tonight's lineup features Kansas City's own @therealtechn9ne, with live matches and music throughout. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Cassavetes' signature unvarnished style is present throughout, imbuing the film with palpable dread. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The Coast Guard and partner search and rescue crews looked for him by air and sea, covering around 529 square miles, the statement said.
    Sofia Saric June 16, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
  • The project area totals more than 2,000 acres, with around 550 acres being kept as an agricultural buffer.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Preposition
  • In the Republic of Ireland, RTE has shown commercials during the breaks, even though former player Richard Sadlier was critical of that live on air during Mexico vs South Africa.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Prosecutors allege the group, who were arrested in June during a multi-state sweep, coordinated an ambush involving explosive-laden drones intended to strike the north side of the White House.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Adverb
  • Under the satin nightie, Holmes wore a white tank top that intentionally allowed her black bra straps to peek through.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
  • Those showers don't encompass the entire area and will move through, bringing with them on and off stormy conditions.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Adverb
  • There are completed balloons everywhere, and the day-shift members are collaborating instead of competing.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
  • That personal touch has made a profound difference everywhere from Science Square to the new Fanning Center.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Preposition
  • Teams across the league are leaning into two- and three-tight-end sets to force defenses to play with bigger bodies, which affects their speed in coverage.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • This change has fundamentally revolutionized the pace of innovation—shifting us away from incremental advances and toward more rapid, system-level transformations across science and engineering.
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Preposition
  • The Sooners clinched their CWS appearance by defeating the Kansas Jayhawks twice in the Lawrence Super Regional.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Adverb
  • Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • The Skinspan roadmap warns that more products do not equal better results and that over-layering accelerates barrier damage.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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