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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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

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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
Pinterest has looked to inject AI throughout its platform to show more personalized and relevant content to users. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026 Debs also organizes exhibitions and events throughout the year, which take place in the semi-open-air gallery off the pretty central courtyard. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Accessibility With ramps and wide walkways throughout, the hotel meets accessibility standards. Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Banfield did not speak during the video but remained visibly emotional throughout. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Troy’s older brother Carl just couldn’t get his head around it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • The Canes have another edge prospect in Akheem Mesidor, who led the ACC with 12 1/2 sacks and added 17 1/2 tackles for loss during Miami’s run to the national championship game.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The drones targeted the power grid, which Russia has repeatedly bombarded during the coldest winter in years, and also hit five apartment blocks, officials said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Cook, stirring often and breaking up meat, until beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Wheeler read the poems slowly, twice through, then turned to Christine.
    Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • These modern industrialists understand that intelligence embedded everywhere must be guided wisely everywhere.
    Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Utica greens is a classic Italian American dish that goes by that name everywhere except Utica itself.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • As the internet blackout in Iran appears to be easing after weeks of protests across the country, the scale of the Islamic Republic regime’s bloodiest crackdown in decades is now being made public, according to activist groups.
    Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • Huff was acquired by the Pacers in an offseason trade with Memphis, meaning Huff negotiated and signed his ongoing contract while with the Grizzlies.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors and the Pali High marching band as families, alumni and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.
    Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • The days of mapping out a European vacation a year in advance are over.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • While the greedy grifter operates through speed and scale, and the angry grifter operates through ideology, the SGG’s modus operandi is closeness and narrative control to win you, the reader, over.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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