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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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as in around
from beginning to end
read the letter through twice never once missed class the whole year through
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
a standing ovation for the cast when the play was through
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Recent Examples of through
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Suffering through bad relationships to finally find the ideal romantic partner is a universal story that’s understood by men and women of every age, and of every generation.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
Avengers: Secret Wars was recently moved and will be out in December of that year rather than midway through.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
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Preposition
The company touted his crucial role in spearheading Woolrich’s strategic and operational transformation through several milestone moments in its recent history.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Suffering through bad relationships to finally find the ideal romantic partner is a universal story that’s understood by men and women of every age, and of every generation.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 10 June 2025
Adverb
However, the movie springs to life about midway through, once the bar patrons realize the situation.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
Avengers: Secret Wars was recently moved and will be out in December of that year rather than midway through.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Adjective
Alan Pulido made it 2-0 in the 57th minute, cutting in from the right wing for a through pass by Radoja just beyond the Quakes defense.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
But that’s the universal struggle and the only way is through.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for through
Preposition
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Age Body fat level and distribution naturally change throughout a lifetime, and BMI doesn't consider this.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Donnelly says the sportsmanship and cooperation pieces of Field Day are heavily emphasized throughout the year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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Iran has closed its airspace in the past when launching previous attacks against Israel during the Israel-Hamas war.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Skinner met Swift while a member of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013 during an awkward photo op.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Preposition
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Five of those countries are on the new list, plus several more countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Varkey is teaming up with Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person, to offer world-class, affordable education across the country with the target of opening 20 schools over three years.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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Think big Afghan coats and leathers via Ferragamo, Miu Miu knits and Tory Burch dresses, red carpet moments with show-stopping Wiederhoeft corset dresses.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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Never Enough, the follow-up album to 2021’s smash success Glow On, comes out this Friday, June 6, via Roadrunner.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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Thank you so much for sharing the most incredibly personal experience with us.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
Preposition
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Washington Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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If the second round wasn’t brutal enough, play was halted by bad weather just as Lawrence had a four-foot putt on the last hole to finish a wild round that was approaching six hours.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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The Mavericks have over a dozen country hits and have been around just as long.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Studies do show that citronella, geranium, peppermint and other fragrant plants can indeed help deter mosquitoes, but the bottom line is that just having those scents around probably won't stop the pesky insects from biting you.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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There were reports that 20,000 employees accepted the buyout delayed until the filing season was over.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Emily made her tired legs move more quickly, eager for the conversation to be over, but Gen lengthened her stride.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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