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
Illinois Tech’s main campus is located in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood, with other campuses throughout the Chicagoland area. Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 But South African officials believe wider migration talks among all African nations could address the broader causes of the migration crisis throughout the continent as well as South Africa. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Free tours, which depart from the Visitors Center, highlight the park's gorgeous Spanish-style architecture, its nearly two centuries of history, varied horticulture, and the many sculptures scattered throughout. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 In fact, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been publicly supportive throughout. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Saturday’s tour was for 13 passengers for a trip around the harbor near the Statue of Liberty, arranged through the tour operator for $1,800, the complaint said.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There are multiple gift shops scattered throughout the museum, as each special exhibition tends to have a dedicated one with products curated around its artist or theme.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the Greens at Tumbleton, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) jumps to her death off screen in King’s Landing.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • While social media speculation often resurfaces during major celestial events, researchers found no evidence linking the eclipse to natural seismic activity.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Around them, the sand and sky are painted so thinly that the weave of the canvas shows through; the shoreline is scumbled; the distant boats are a few strokes of wet on wet paint.
    Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Balance your day from trail to studio, couch to commute and everywhere in between.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence seems to be popping up everywhere, fueling the advancement of hardware beyond the smartphone but also debate about its use.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • The Gap is offering deep discounts across stores such as Old Navy and Banana Republic, which may weigh on its shares, according to Barclays.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The universe pairs real-world figures with young protagonists, folklore and mythical beings drawn from across the continent, with the goal of introducing Asian stories to global audiences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Preposition
  • In the past 30 years, the amount of land annually burned by Canadian wildfires has gone up by about 50% while the amount in the United States has more than doubled.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The uneven outing came hours after manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees (64-51) — who did not acquire a reliever before Monday’s MLB trade deadline — could soon bolster their bullpen by moving at least one starter into a relief role.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • If Susac’s season is over, the rookie was impressive in his first taste of big-league action.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • China has grossly over-developed its copper smelting capacity, driving prices down and effectively killing competition from other countries – pretty much what happened with rare earths and is also happening with EVs.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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