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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Relevance
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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

2 of 2

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
Designed to support health and relaxation throughout the day and night the kit offers three products that focuses on improving sleep, mood, and hand health. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Overjoyed in the moment, Rumi happily waved at the crowd and even gave her mother several hugs throughout the set, visually leaving the global icon swoon. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
This year’s tour features: • A traditional Willow Glen home with an outdoor living space for entertaining; • A contemporary new build with custom touches; • A two-story home with a park-like backyard; • A modern Spanish home; and • A home with decorator touches throughout. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025 The pyramid motif is repeated throughout, from the cut of the window panes to the shape of the stones in a water feature situated between the security area and the main building outside. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • If there was an event — a block party or parade — in or around Lincolnwood, Lasker was there with his camera, later supplying photos to organizations or local publications.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2025
  • The Photography Kit, which includes the 200mm lens, case, camera grip, a lanyard, is retailing in China for 1599 yuan, which converts to around $219.
    Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 4 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
  • Racing scenes were shot on actual Formula 1 circuits during grand prix weekends.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 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
  • That chart, introduced half a decade ago, ranks the most popular songs around the world by blending sales and streaming data to display what listeners everywhere are enjoying.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Served everywhere from strip clubs to Bangladeshi and Filipino restaurants, lemon pepper wings are a staple of Atlanta food culture.
    Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Preposition
  • While Turkey certainly has some of the biggest savings and best results across many clinics, it should be noted that not all providers are commendable.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Yet the 35-year-old Japanese rookie, armed with a six-pitch mix, struck out eight Yankees across five scoreless innings and 95 pitches.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The move, which was originally approved in January, expands Kia’s charging network by more than 80 percent and sees the automaker joining the likes of Ford, Rivian, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz in tapping into Tesla’s resources.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 26 Apr. 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 10 May. 2025.

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