throughout 1 of 2

preposition

thrü-ˈau̇t How to pronounce throughout (audio)
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
Drinkwitz emphasized development throughout the season as one key reason for game-by-game improvement. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026 Rasmussen has had success against the AL East rival Yankees throughout his career. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Lack of Visual Contrast In Johnson’s opinion, the most timeless living rooms mix different finishes, textures, colors, silhouettes, and personal touches throughout. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
  1. around
  2. during
  3. through
  4. everywhere
  5. across
  6. by
  7. over
Preposition
  • On a recent Sunday afternoon, shoppers crowded the aisles at Tri Ocean Seafood Market on South Federal Boulevard, weaving around carts piled high with dragon fruit, Thai bananas and bundles of fresh herbs.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • As a woman waded through the waters around the Bridge Side Marina in Bridge Isle, Louisiana, the tiny canine with a fluffy white coat wiggled his forelegs as if swimming, video of the cute moment shows.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of around
Preposition
  • Dozens of fake food distributors part of the Feeding Our Future fraud ring collectively stole more than $250 million in federal relief funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Sube Shoten, a tofu maker founded in 1877 during Japan’s Meiji era, reportedly ceased operations in May and began preparing to file for bankruptcy as low profit margins and a recent surge in raw-material costs clouded its business outlook.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of during
Adverb
  • Max Goldbart here taking you through a week in which one of the biggest entertainment deals of this century was waved through.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While the team did not share exact numbers of how many visitors the first year had seen, many out of town visitors have come through, with a significant fan club traveling down from Omaha, Nebraska.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of through
Adverb
  • The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Hybridity and borderlessness are everywhere in contemporary pop music.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of everywhere
Preposition
  • Marc Elias has argued dozens of cases around mail-in balloting and election access across the country and in front of the Supreme Court over the last decade.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In 2010, 11 deep-cover Russian spies were arrested across the United States, sending shockwaves around the globe.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Expanding final assembly facilities must therefore be matched by reliable deliveries from suppliers and sufficient skilled labour across the wider production network.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But Seven Havens finds the world still scarred by a mysterious cataclysm blamed on Korra, the last Avatar.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of by
Adverb
  • The second half was much less exciting as the Buccaneers got within three points, but that came far too late in the quarter and the game was essentially over at that point.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • And with the Yankees’ future at second base very much unsettled, that ride might not be over.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of over

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

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