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verb

Definition of run throughnext
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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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as in to spend
to use up carelessly how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?

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run-through

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noun

ˈrən-ˌthrü How to pronounce run-through (audio)
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
Verb
Women’s March Madness rights, sold as part of a package deal, run through 2032. — Haley Rosen, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025 The Cape Fear River, a 202-mile-long waterway, runs through some of North Carolina's largest urban centers before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
On Saturday afternoon, in Studio 8H, there’s a run-through of the sketches. — Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025 The first run-through was a mess; almost nobody managed to follow along. — María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for run through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run through
  1. puncture
  2. spend
  3. summary
  4. pierce
  5. throw away
  6. outline
  7. stab
  8. pick
Verb
  • The finch uses its sharp beak to peck at the skin of the seabird around the neck or back, puncturing blood vessels to access the blood.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The documents identify several key senior policymakers behind the scenes while also puncturing the administration’s claims of a careful, deliberative review of USAID programming.
    — Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of puncture
Verb
  • Two years later, Terrifier 3 had a $2 million budget, this time had a $500,000 P&A spend, and opened to almost $19 million on the way to a nearly $54 million domestic total.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Plenty of celebs spend the morning of the Oscars adding a few babylights or getting their roots touched up.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of spend
Noun
  • Los Angeles City Attorney’s office spokesman Ivor Pine said Urías was placed on 36 months of summary probation and ordered to complete 30 days of community labor.
    — Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Document Decisions: After each meeting, send out a summary of key decisions and action items.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of summary
Verb
  • In quiet neighborhoods around the state, sirens pierced the air too frequently.
    — Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Yes, the index pierced below its 200-day moving average, but that trend line continues to slope solidly higher.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of pierce
Verb
  • Students who opt to cancel their scores may likely be throwing away a perfectly valid verbal (or math) score, and the risk is far too great for most.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Employees threw away trays of baked beans, Mexican rice, paella and chicken that measured outside of the temperature range considered safe.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of throw away
Noun
  • The creamy texture of the crayon prevents the pencil tip from dragging or pulling at the skin, while its high color-payoff leaves behind a fine outline in either Black, Brown or Burgundy.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of outline
Verb
  • During episode 1, the police show Jamie, Eddie and their attorney a closed-circuit video of Jamie stabbing Katie in the parking lot where her body was later found.
    — Jessica Sager, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Brown pleaded guilty to the felony charge after stabbing a gas station clerk and a casino patron during a 2020 robbery in downtown Reno, Nevada, KOTO-TV reported.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of stab
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  • When asked to pick a favorite (an unfair question, admittedly), Dynevor highlights an undersung benefit of antiques: their usefulness.
    — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Chat about your picks during the tournament and see who your friends are picking.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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