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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
Peter Burke, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
SpaceX staged an unintentional fireworks show above the Caribbean on Thursday when the eighth flight of its giant Starship rocket ended with the upper stage tumbling out of control, exploding, and leaving glowing trails of wreckage streaming through the upper atmosphere.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The bill didn’t get the 60 votes needed to go through, which means at least seven Democrats didn’t vote yes.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 4 Mar. 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
March 7 is the first Friday of Lent — and many Catholics across America will be abstaining from eating meat this Friday and all Fridays through April 18, which is Good Friday this year.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
SpaceX staged an unintentional fireworks show above the Caribbean on Thursday when the eighth flight of its giant Starship rocket ended with the upper stage tumbling out of control, exploding, and leaving glowing trails of wreckage streaming through the upper atmosphere.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Those chapters are so stuffed with endlessly changing gameplay experiences that the significant narrative reveals, usually placed midway through and at the end, are too far apart to have any impact after prolonged stretches of exhaustive action or puzzle-solving.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The bill didn’t get the 60 votes needed to go through, which means at least seven Democrats didn’t vote yes.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 4 Mar. 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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As a rookie, Miller, who was listed at 6-foot-9 and 280 pounds, battled weight problems that would plague him throughout his career.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, the 40-ounce size means refilling less throughout the day.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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In 2000, approximately 1 in 150 children in the U.S. born in 1992 were diagnosed with autism compared with 2020, during which one in 36 children born in 2012 were diagnosed, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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This will combine with dry vegetation to increase the potential for the start and spread of wildfires across the area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The issue remains widespread across the city and warrants more discussion, according to Guerra who requested the moratorium.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Newsweek reached out to the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry for comment via email outside normal business hours.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Stops with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens followed before the 6-foot-6, 320-pound bookend circled back to the AFC East and Florham Park via trade.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ms. Parton said her husband had never wanted to be in the spotlight.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Stay Safe: Discard old information by shredding it.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Each team starts with two challenges, which can be used by the batter, pitcher or catcher.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Two officials familiar with the matter told ABC News that around 90% of the military equipment committed to Ukraine by past Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) packages have already been delivered to the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ruggiero said all of Jackson’s hospitals are using wireless monitors so expecting moms who want natural childbirth can walk around.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Vaccine design For most, the gut-busting bug is miserable but usually over in a few days.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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The days of pushing policies purely for commission are over.—
Marc Rogers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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