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
Additionally some people choose to give up certain foods or behaviors throughout the duration. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025 Both are needed throughout your birthing experience. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Silicon Valley, throughout, is a David and Goliath story. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025 After leading the UConn Huskies, Paige Bueckers, the No.1 draft pick, arrived in a custom Coach suit emblazoned with tiny gemstones throughout. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • This is all happening while people around the country experience unprecedented and unpredictable weather patterns — from alarming infernos in California to startling floods in North Carolina.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Context The use of subpoenas and warrants to discover who has spoken to reporters grew considerably under the administrations of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as during President Donald Trump's first term.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • In The Apprentice’s debut season, Donald Trump was the show’s unflappable centerpiece: assigning tasks at the top of each episode, dispensing business advice midway through, and ultimately delivering his signature dismissal to one unlucky contestant.
    Dawn Klavon, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Players create a character and have a main storyline to progress through, along with a huge variety of side quests that allow each player to have a unique experience.
    Carlie Procell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from Addison Rae performing at Coachella in California to Priscilla Presley at a screening near Los Angeles.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The populist strain of nationalism that Francis has prophetically warned against is seemingly everywhere.
    Jason Horowitz, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The National Civilian Community Corps deployed adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to work for weeks at a time to serve in communities, working on disaster response, environmental conservation and wildfire prevention across the country.
    Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • From there, our support quickly grew to extend to 54 families across the country by the end of the year.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Preposition
  • The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The move, which was originally approved in January, expands Kia’s charging network by more than 80 percent and sees the automaker joining the likes of Ford, Rivian, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz in tapping into Tesla’s resources.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The days of busting your back at 100 PSI are over, gang.
    Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Brighton & Hove Albion’s hopes of reaching Europe are over.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025

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