through·out
thrü-ˈau̇t 
1
: all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of
cities throughout the United States
2
: during the whole course or period of
troubled her throughout her life
1
: in or to every part : everywhere
of one color throughout
2
: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end
remained loyal throughout
Examples of throughout in a Sentence
Preposition
The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.
She has traveled throughout the world.
His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.
Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.
It rained throughout the day.
Adverb
The house is painted white throughout.
The house has wood floors throughout.
He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Language access, cultural competency and workforce representation all play critical role in helping people feel respected, heard and supported throughout the healing journey.
—Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 17 May 2026
However, conditions are extremely challenging, with unpredictable strong currents, narrow passageways leading to a vast chamber, and pitch-black darkness throughout, Shareef said.
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Preposition
Benson created scoring chances throughout the game and finished with a goal and an assist.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Language access, cultural competency and workforce representation all play critical role in helping people feel respected, heard and supported throughout the healing journey.
—Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Adverb
The surreal comedy elicited laughter throughout, but ultimately seemed to fall flat with the crowd.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 17 May 2026
However, conditions are extremely challenging, with unpredictable strong currents, narrow passageways leading to a vast chamber, and pitch-black darkness throughout, Shareef said.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughout. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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throughout
1 of 2 adverb
through·out
thrü-ˈau̇t
1
: in or to every part : everywhere
of one color throughout
2
: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end
remained loyal throughout
throughout
2 of 2 preposition1
: in or to every part of
throughout the house
2
: during the whole time of
throughout the evening
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