1
as in to puncture
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
before I knew what was happening, the thug had run through me with a knife
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2
as in to spend
to use up carelessly
how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
could you give me a quick run-through of what the referendum question is all about?
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Recent Examples of run through
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
Even though the conference’s rights package with ESPN runs through 2036.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The first run-through was a mess; almost nobody managed to follow along.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The current contract with CBS and TNT runs through April, 2032.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
Even though the conference’s rights package with ESPN runs through 2036.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
On Saturday afternoon, in Studio 8H, there’s a run-through of the sketches.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The first run-through was a mess; almost nobody managed to follow along.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
Verb
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The finch uses its sharp beak to peck at the skin of the seabird around the neck or back, puncturing blood vessels to access the blood.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The documents identify several key senior policymakers behind the scenes while also puncturing the administration’s claims of a careful, deliberative review of USAID programming.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The average in-state student attending a public four-year institution and living on campus spends $27,100 for one academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.—
James Barlow,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday night, before the Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons, 129-125, Coulibaly spent time in Little Caesars Arena’s visitors’ weight room and on the game court doing some light shooting.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For instance, generative AI can help teams with client notes and call summaries.—
Nikolaus Kimla,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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South-Point asked city hall to shut down two segments of Craig linking Loop 820 to nearby residential neighborhoods — Haynie Street to the east and Putnam Street to the west — allowing its crews to install fiber optic, water and sewer lines beneath the road, according to the city’s project summary.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In quiet neighborhoods around the state, sirens pierced the air too frequently.—
Erica E. Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
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Yes, the index pierced below its 200-day moving average, but that trend line continues to slope solidly higher.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Students who opt to cancel their scores may likely be throwing away a perfectly valid verbal (or math) score, and the risk is far too great for most.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Employees threw away trays of baked beans, Mexican rice, paella and chicken that measured outside of the temperature range considered safe.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The creamy texture of the crayon prevents the pencil tip from dragging or pulling at the skin, while its high color-payoff leaves behind a fine outline in either Black, Brown or Burgundy.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During episode 1, the police show Jamie, Eddie and their attorney a closed-circuit video of Jamie stabbing Katie in the parking lot where her body was later found.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Angga alleged that he and other workers on his ship were frequently beaten and stabbed with a needle, and were often given only rice to eat.—
Alex Riggins,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Netflix then picked it up, and the show quickly became one of the streamer’s most popular series.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Landry was one of the Titans' first draft picks under Vrabel in 2018.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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