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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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
The disease has required Aimee, 36, to undergo numerous surgeries throughout her lifetime. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Over the next several years, Judd renovated the building as a place to live and work, gradually installing his own artworks and those of others throughout. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Adverb
Thoughtful furnishings and decor (including a wall of decorative plates) are sprinkled throughout. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Ome Dezin signatures, like natural materials and statement fireplaces, are sprinkled throughout. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Infection signs around the nose, mouth, ears, eyes or genital areas also warrant attention, the agency added.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Canada doubled down on its historic 24-21 win in Toronto last week with sustained defensive pressure and a withering three-try burst in nine minutes around the hour mark.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • The number of enrollees grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when enhanced subsidies became available through the American Rescue Plan Act and Inflation Reduction Act, both signed into law by President Biden.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That allowed the Dolphins to limit Maye’s ability to not just make off-schedule throws but really throw the ball downfield at a high clip during the first two quarters.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Cut Week will mark the biggest elimination in The Voice history, when each coach will send two singers straight through to Live Shows as five more contestants battle for one remaining spot on each team.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The donor layer absorbed visible light, while the transparent acceptor layer allowed sunlight to pass through.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • There’s drama everywhere at the Ritz-Carlton, with canopy-height structures of dark wood housing everything from boutiques to restaurants and even the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Organization and Guidance Department, the party’s most powerful agency, oversees appointments, inspections, and discipline everywhere—in Pyongyang as well as rural villages.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • But protests started almost immediately with people blocking traffic every day across the country at the exact time of the collapse and demanding justice.
    — MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The new data were released two days before the midterm elections and after a week marked by many developments in crucial races across the country.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • While the damage was minor, this was all caused by the magnetar SGR 1806-20, which is 50,000 light-years away, halfway across our galaxy.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • One of the helicopters was operated by Jerry Trimble Helicopters, a flight training and helicopter rental company based at McMinnville Municipal Airport.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Over recent decades, Spain has invested heavily in high-speed rail -- which the country's railway union defines as rails for trains going 155 mph and over -- turning it into a world leader.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • ActBlue's woes are not over as top Republican predicts potential DOJ charges over foreign cash controversy.
    — , FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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