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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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
The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state. Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Adverb
Benoit delights in language as much as her heroine, weaving Regency-era slang throughout and appending a chapter-by-chapter glossary of vulgarities. Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Police release incident video In the video released by Mundelein earlier this week, Police Chief Jason Seeley speaks several times throughout. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Republicans were left out of the months of conversations around the plan.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Preposition
  • In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • Rip planted his fist into Rob-Will's face during their first meeting in Episode 1, and things have only gotten more tense through.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • The bacteria that cause tetanus are everywhere in our environment and cannot be eliminated, which is why staying up to date on vaccination is so important.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Preposition
  • The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Preposition
  • Two Minneapolis Police Department vehicles are parked by the 2600 block of North Humboldt Avenue after a man was injured in a shooting in the area on June 26, 2026.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
Adverb
  • Bucks will regrow their antlers every year ahead of mating season, and then shed them during the late winter, after mating season is over, according to Mississippi State University.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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