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
Following the chant, the pope offered a brief series of remarks that touched on tragedies throughout the world but also causes for celebration. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025 The center says that apart from the San Francisco sighting, these crabs were also found in Baltimore in 2005 and throughout the Mid-Atlantic between 2005 and 2014. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
But scattered throughout are also video monitors featuring friendly experts who teach the basics of various dance styles. Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Behind the scenes, Rantanen has been the total pro throughout, not letting his offensive struggles affect his presence around the team or his attitude, Peter DeBoer said postgame Monday night. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Regardless of what the answers to questions surrounding AI assistants may be, companies like The Image are advancing conversations around what AI assistance could look like moving forward.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • It’s set in the (fictional) city of Eddington, NM, where the local sheriff, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joe Cross, tools around town responding to minor crises like noise complaints.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
Preposition
  • And during those same years, some of the most important works in the history of Iranian cinema were made—including Oscar nominated films.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • So, unfortunately, this is a horrible reality during the past 1,166 days.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Adverb
  • Knowing that some Met goers will spend a few hours in the galleries and others will skate through, Miller shared some of her must-see items, starting with the livery suits.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • Jackson Hole is on Sixty-fourth now, and teen-agers still pass through there, speaking a different slang.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Adverb
  • The intense May 15 finale proved that change is everywhere, but the one thing that remains is Bobby’s legacy.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • The unexpected was everywhere at soggy Quail Hollow Club on Thursday.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Preposition
  • Sometimes the couple books adjacent cabins, or a balcony stateroom with another across the hall, depending on what offers the best price.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • However, Kiang emphasized that the gallery remains committed to showcasing work across all mediums, ranging from painting to installation, and will not pivot solely to video art because of the ongoing tariff dispute.
    Hok-Hang Cheung for ArtNews, Robb Report, 11 May 2025
Preposition
  • When Elsbeth sits in on a rehearsal, she’s first dismayed by the script’s accusations of evidence planting, then delighted to see Mateo (probably her favorite perp to date), and finally, puzzled by how much the actors openly loathe their director.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
  • Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Adverb
  • Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
  • Longer-term yields remain elevated, and the days of abundant, cheap capital are over.
    Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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