throughout 1 of 2

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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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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
Areas such as California, the Great Basin, and the northern Rockies are projected to face above-normal fire potential throughout the summer months, further straining firefighting resources and endangering communities. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 June 2025 The speeches President Andrews delivers throughout the novel -- many of them written in full -- read like pure Clinton. Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Adverb
The group projects a strutting confidence throughout. Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 June 2025 Burnt citrus is especially prominent throughout, which pairs well with underlying salinity across both the middle and back palates. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The Augustinian house was across St. Peter’s Square from the Vatican, and it was filled with men from around the world.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
  • This leaves around £300M that will need to be sought in private investment now that Cain has dropped out.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Preposition
  • Immigration has shifted from being a border matter in the Biden era to being increasingly focused on interior enforcement during the Trump era.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
  • The prison is where people charged with a crime are held prior to and during court proceedings.
    Scott MacFarlane July 6, CBS News, 6 July 2025
Adverb
  • The ordinance was rushed through by abusing the emergency ordinance process.
    Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
  • Even for those following every step of the way in the eight-week trial, from jury selection to witness testimony, closing arguments and jury deliberations, there were a lot of claims and evidence to parse through.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Adverb
  • Poor Cybersecurity Hygiene: With SaaS sprawl and remote work, vulnerabilities are everywhere.
    Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The golf-ready skirt/short hybrid is a sleeper hit for Amazon, earning hundreds of five-star reviews from shoppers who wear it everywhere from the course to Costco.
    Esme Benjamin, People.com, 1 July 2025
Preposition
  • During the Obama Administration, a federal program that allows ICE to partner with state and local law enforcement expanded across the region, and the number of detentions ballooned.
    Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
  • Smith’s development across his next five years will weigh heavily in the final verdict.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Preposition
  • After giving up a three-spot in the second – though only two runs were earned, thanks to an error by third baseman Ryan McMahon – Gomber settled back in until two outs in the fifth, when Anthony stepped up to the plate.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
  • When Bieri was reported missing Saturday, the park launched a full-scale search by the evening.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
Adverb
  • Maybe a touch harder, but once that was over, that’s the whole puzzle folks.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Another portion could help Ukraine purchase long-range missiles and other weapons systems from Europe, assisting the continent in building up production lines that support both Ukraine’s defense and, once the war is over, NATO deterrence.
    Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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