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Definition of throughnext
1
as in among
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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as in via
along the way of the quickest way out of the building is through that hall there

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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
Daily air quality index, or AQI, reports are available on the MPCA’s website, and the agency sends out air quality alerts through social media. Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026 The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last month and allowed three runs over eight innings through his first three big league appearances. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Adverb
That means walking officers who know the block, not just patrol cars passing through. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Cook and stir until heated through and sauce begins to thicken, 2 minutes. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Adjective
And though the album moves effortlessly through many sonic places, there's a through-line for the band. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 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
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  • Italy trained here before playing qualifiers at the Mapei, a ground which has hosted, among other things, Coppa Italia finals and the women’s Champions League final 10 years ago.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
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  • The 73-year-old Weinstein kept his eyes trained on Mann throughout her Tuesday testimony, intermittently whispering to his attorney, Teny Geragos.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • New surprise gifts will debut throughout the year, giving kids something new to look forward to with every visit.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Charlie Kirk took off as a meme shortly after he was killed, last September, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In the race to fill the Council seat for District 3 — which includes the West Village, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen — Mamdani backed Boylan, a fellow Democratic Socialists of America member and an ally during his mayoral campaign against Andrew Cuomo.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • Leaders across the globe called on Iran Monday evening to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East after the country launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates, putting the ceasefire agreement to its most challenging test yet.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • The Met Gala steps may be where the most camera bulbs flash, but across the street plenty of fans are getting their cellphone pics in.
    Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
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  • But Bonta and the coalition of state attorneys general in opposition argue that the law restricting the mailing of handguns via USPS is constitutional.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • With Vuckovich on the cusp of his 90th birthday, the seven-decade spread between the pianist and Tang embodies jazz’s crucial generational reach, with young players imbibing essential seasoning via direct contact with veteran masters.
    Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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  • David’s live chat with readers started at 12 p.m. ET on Monday.
    David Ignatius, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
  • Brolley made an immediate impact as a freshman with nine goals and seven assists.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • While half of the analysts polled by LSEG have a buy or strong buy rating, the average price target implies a pullback of more than 12% over the next year.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • Schleifer and the Stallions boys and girls tennis teams concluded the season by sweeping the 2A state championships at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry near Orlando.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Adverb
  • Tik-Tok and Instagram weren’t even around in 2010 – the same year Justin Bieber was emerging as a pop star and Lady Gaga put on her meat dress.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
  • Both players had their heads bandaged and were substituted, for Chris Wood and Filip Jorgenson, after a stoppage of around five minutes.
    Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 May 2026

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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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