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
And make sure to hold plenty of space throughout the evening! James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025 Nearly 100 No Kings demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day on Saturday across Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas, at landmarks and in open spaces, including the Michigan State Capitol. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The defensive adjustments on the Mercury’s middle pick-and-roll, with the guards digging in on Thomas’ dribble, continued to fluster Phoenix throughout. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 Strong tackling and disruptive jabs were at the heart of it, but tension rose throughout as the physicality persisted. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The Broncos put that streak in jeopardy first when Nix sandwiched a touchdown run and a short scoring pass to rookie running back RJ Harvey around a Justin Strnad interception.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Soros is also an investor in Vice, which has quietly been slightly rebuilding its news output around founder Shane Smith’s podcast.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • This pick is also on sale during Brooklinen’s Friends and Family sale.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Each opening gets rammed right through.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Deeply score the bread in 1-inch slices, but don't cut all the way through.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Orange construction barrels are seemingly everywhere.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Okay, maybe not that honey oak—the golden wood tone that flooded kitchens everywhere in the '80s and '90s.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • Named after Scheffler’s longtime coach and mentor, the Randy Smith Junior Tour will host events across North Texas, targeting players aged 6 to 12.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a founder scaling across Europe must incorporate separate entities in each country, untangle regulatory and employment codes in multiple languages and markets, and explain to engineers in Munich why their stock options are treated differently to their colleagues’ in Madrid.
    Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Preposition
  • He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The research report noted 80% of American households age 60 and over would not be able to withstand a financial shock, such as a divorce or health setback, making savings in cash or cash-like securities important, Davis said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Forgive yourself for being irritable, resentful and sometimes wishing your caregiving responsibilities were over.
    Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025

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