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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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

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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
There will be wins and losses throughout your child’s life. Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Recalled products were produced between January and November 2024 and distributed throughout Canada, the United States and other international markets. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Luxury is woven throughout, with the main suite being a paeon to British craftsmanship, with textiles, finishings and furniture by leading names, especially sourced by Kemp. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Its deep red leather upholstered booths work with the golden hues from the candle-and-lamp lights throughout. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throughout 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The upcoming move looms in the background for much of an episode that is otherwise framed around a wedding celebration of Bandit's brother Radley to Frisky.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Most are at or around the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) or the Venetian Expo, formerly the Sands Expo, and connected to the Venetian Hotel.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Congress can keep operating during a shutdown, though most attention normally focuses on negotiations to reopen the government.
    Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This means that advertising fundamentals will be at the forefront once more, with greater care taken during the media planning phase to find relevant target audiences and ensure they are being reached.
    Geoffroy Martin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • That hope was dashed by December, however, when the sale failed to go through.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, another plot element planted midway through cleverly pays off in a surprising, Bible-referencing manner.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • The Pew survey also highlighted the essential element that puts EVs at a disadvantage—there are gas stations everywhere.
    Greg Petro, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Brenda Lee on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • These were Arabic names for torture techniques repeated to me by Syrians who had been jailed during the regime crackdown on the anti-government uprising that erupted across the country in 2011.
    Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Preposition
  • Some agencies and programs would continue to function, at least partly, despite a shutdown because their mandatory spending is not subject to annual appropriations by Congress.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Behle Street by Sheli Open Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 25 from 4-9 p.m. Reservations required.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • When the outcome period is over, the ETF rebalances and (potentially) resets its buffers.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Most gifts for travel photography fall into three categories: things to bring, bags to bring them in and then things that help deal with all the images when the trip is over.
    Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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