through 1 of 3

1
as in amongst
in or into the middle of lost control of the car and drove through the crowd

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2
as in throughout
in random positions within the boundaries of the numerous small towns scattered through these hills

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3
as in during
in the course of thoughtless people talking through the whole movie

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4
as in across
to the opposite side of walked through the room

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5
as in via
along the way of the quickest way out of the building is through that hall there

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6
as in with
as the result of won the tournament through practice and hard work

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as in by
using the means or agency of apparently got his money through theft and deception

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through

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adverb

1
as in around
from beginning to end read the letter through twice never once missed class the whole year through

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2
as in over
from one side to the other of an intervening space the bullet struck the door and went right through

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through

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of through
Preposition
Ironically, the Trump administration could undo the significant progress made with the opioid crisis through many of the unintended consequences of Trump’s agenda in cutting federal spending and increasing government efficiency. Omer Awan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Supporting your body's natural collagen production through eating foods that help with collagen production, getting enough sleep, protecting yourself from the sun, and avoiding smoking may be a better option than supplementation. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
The dispatchers managed to keep the caller and her brother calm while directing firefighters to a streetcorner that had easy access to the wooded area for one fire company to walk in through. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025 Just days after snow dampened Kansas City’s weekend fun, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky for the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, when a sea of green rolled through. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Alan Pulido made it 2-0 in the 57th minute, cutting in from the right wing for a through pass by Radoja just beyond the Quakes defense. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024 But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
  • Van Tassel prunes her tomatoes throughout the season for better air circulation.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • However, the company’s creative mojo has been noticeably absent throughout 2025, when SmackDown in particular has failed to consistently create compelling programming.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • The gobbler first showed up on Rone’s trail cameras during the 2024-25 deer season.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Badgers went 22-14 during the season and 8-8 in the Big Ten, but earned an at-large bid and stunned No. 1 Arizona in the second round.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • If finalized without amending, this proposal will undermine Congress's intent and stunt efforts to achieve justice across the nation.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Discuss the importance of strong, unique passwords Explain the risks of using weak or repeated passwords across multiple accounts.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • Envoy Steve Witkoff said in an interview that Iran had responded to this U.S. outreach via multiple channels in regard to a letter sent by the president.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The votes, behind-the-scenes content and membership-rewards scheme will all be available via an app, although there is also a website that quietly went live at fc100000.com.
    Matt Slater, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • Cricket will end a 128-year Olympic drought but venues have yet to be determined, with the men's and women's competitions possibly extending beyond Los Angeles.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article The small-school FHSAA state basketball championships in Lakeland were dominated by Broward County boys teams, with three schools winning titles.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Preposition
  • Foreman gained stature in the late 1960s and ultimately secured the Heavyweight Championship in January 1973 by defeating Frazier with six knockouts in a bout held in Kingston, Jamaica.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for the recovery rebate credit must file it by April 15 to claim the credit.
    Susan Haigh and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Put up photos of nature, move your desk around, or paint a wall with chalkboard paint for ideating.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Though the talk radio–style medium had been around for more than 15 years at that point, interest hit a fever pitch as more eyes and ears sought new ways to fill the long days.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • But her journey is far from over, according to Updike.
    Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Europe generally speaking is on Ukraine’s side, wants a settlement to the war to be as close to Kyiv’s preferences as possible and isn’t wiling to explore a detente with Moscow until the war is over.
    Daniel DePetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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