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
Staff Author, People.com, 18 July 2025
The tour was set to kick off in August and run through early November, with nearly three dozen stops across the U.S. including cities in New York, Tennessee, Florida and California.
—Isabella O’Malley, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 May 2025
Its whole-machine filtration ensures that particles are trapped inside the machine, not expelled back into the house to force another run-through.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Verb
The first is a bullwhip wielded by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — the last movie in the original film trilogy released in 1989 — which sold for $525,000 through Heritage Auctions as part of its Summer Entertainment Auction, which runs through Friday, July 18.
—Staff Author, People.com, 18 July 2025
The tour was set to kick off in August and run through early November, with nearly three dozen stops across the U.S. including cities in New York, Tennessee, Florida and California.
—Isabella O’Malley, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Noun
After a run-through of their ceremony, overseen by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss, the group enjoyed an intimate meal.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 May 2025
Its whole-machine filtration ensures that particles are trapped inside the machine, not expelled back into the house to force another run-through.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
Verb
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The punctum keeps returning, no matter how hard Dyer tries to puncture it.—
Book Marks
July 17,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
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Gross broke his femur, three ribs and punctured his lung.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The low-budget indie production, which Zhou plans to direct, is scheduled to begin production in October and spend about three weeks filming.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Pyne spent 15 seasons there as a firefighter, some of them living in an old cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Its analysis shows that searches with AI summaries reduce clicks, and their prevalence is increasing.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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The event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released by the NYNJ Host Committee—the local body organizing the games—Bloomberg reported.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer; simmer over low, covered, until broth mixture has thickened and steaks are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, stirring gravy and turning steaks every 15 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Wipe down counters to get rid of crumbs and throw away produce scraps in a covered trash can.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Its edges are gently rounded, without the hard contrast-y outline of the macOS pointer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Kernodle died from lacerations to her heart and lungs, and she had been stabbed more than 50 times.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were stabbed to death in the middle of the night at their off-campus residence.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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This was as strong a team as Moyes could feasibly pick from those available, yet the 1-0 defeat again highlighted a lack of quality and depth.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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White pillar candles are a stylist's best friend, and Joyner will pick hers up while strolling through Sam's Club.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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“Run through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20through. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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