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as in stabs
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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as in spends
to use up carelessly
how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?
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Recent Examples of runs through
The new seven-year CBA, which begins this season and runs through 2032, represents a transformational landmark labor deal for the league.
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Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Okeechobee Road runs through the industrial heart of the old city, a few miles northwest of Doral.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The sale kicks off April 21 and runs through April 25.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Ultra Music Festival runs through the weekend at Bayfront Park, with road closures and traffic expected throughout downtown Miami.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The comment period runs through March 27, and replies are due April 13.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The full event runs through Sunday, April 5.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Nakheon Choi of South Korea captured a slice of life in the country's capital, depicting workers relaxing in the Cheonggyecheon stream that runs through Seoul during a busy day in the concrete jungle.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
Opens April 25 and runs through May 17.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Okeechobee Road runs through the industrial heart of the old city, a few miles northwest of Doral.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The sale kicks off April 21 and runs through April 25.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Ultra Music Festival runs through the weekend at Bayfront Park, with road closures and traffic expected throughout downtown Miami.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The comment period runs through March 27, and replies are due April 13.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The full event runs through Sunday, April 5.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Nakheon Choi of South Korea captured a slice of life in the country's capital, depicting workers relaxing in the Cheonggyecheon stream that runs through Seoul during a busy day in the concrete jungle.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
Opens April 25 and runs through May 17.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs through
Verb
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But this person who was a friend, who owes her career to me, just stabs me in the back.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bautista stabs and shoots his assailants in an operatic eruption of violence that is done in a single, extended shot.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether or not a school-age child spends their school day on a screen shouldn’t be dependent on where mom or dad can find a job.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rochester, for example, spends about 250,000 pounds ($330,000) a year on music, a substantial outlay for a provincial cathedral but less than some.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Joel, a 19‑year veteran, begins pursuing after another officer deploys a spike strip and punctures the Challenger's tires.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The narrower design, combined with the several sharp teeth, effectively punctures through tough pepper skin and hard fruits to cut out the core and remove seeds in a matter of seconds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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When that function collapses and every joke is screened for loyalty, society loses one of its best safeguards against tribal conformity.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and a paring knife easily pierces a potato, about 15 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The program has focused on turning waste into artwork while raising awareness about how much plastic the community throws away.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Last season, Penn State was a few throws away from reaching the national championship game, leading at halftime but falling to Notre Dame 26-23 in the Orange Bowl.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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But that level of success is typically designated for a team that owns seven or eight draft picks a year.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each month JPMorgan updates its top stock picks across growth, value, income and short investment strategies.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Donald Trump‘s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from Jimmy Kimmel‘s jabs kind of backfired.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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In another moment, long-time rivals Jett and Mane exchange jabs against one another over a livestream as thousands of roarball fans tune in and cheer them on in the comments.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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