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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
Omer Awan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Supporting your body's natural collagen production through eating foods that help with collagen production, getting enough sleep, protecting yourself from the sun, and avoiding smoking may be a better option than supplementation.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Just days after snow dampened Kansas City’s weekend fun, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky for the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, when a sea of green rolled through.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 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
Ironically, the Trump administration could undo the significant progress made with the opioid crisis through many of the unintended consequences of Trump’s agenda in cutting federal spending and increasing government efficiency.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Supporting your body's natural collagen production through eating foods that help with collagen production, getting enough sleep, protecting yourself from the sun, and avoiding smoking may be a better option than supplementation.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
The dispatchers managed to keep the caller and her brother calm while directing firefighters to a streetcorner that had easy access to the wooded area for one fire company to walk in through.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Just days after snow dampened Kansas City’s weekend fun, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky for the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, when a sea of green rolled through.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 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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The gobbler first showed up on Rone’s trail cameras during the 2024-25 deer season.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Badgers went 22-14 during the season and 8-8 in the Big Ten, but earned an at-large bid and stunned No. 1 Arizona in the second round.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The technology has been used to run experiments and create innovations across various fields.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The report examines 106 music companies across recorded music, record labels, music publishing, independents and music distribution services.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer is out now via Abrams.—
James Factora,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump has aligned with Russian narratives about the conflict, framing Ukraine as the key impediment to peace, falsely blaming Kyiv for starting the war, undermining Zelenskyy's legitimacy as president and seeking to recoup years of American aid via a controversial minerals sharing deal.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The decision to focus on Bernstein and von Karajan was driven by Danish’s fascination with their contrasting reputations and profound cultural influences.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes pose a severe risk to life and property, with their powerful winds capable of destroying homes, overturning vehicles, and uprooting trees.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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However, the approach taken by Yoshimoto Kogyo is an interesting one, as Okamoto explains.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Foreman gained stature in the late 1960s and ultimately secured the Heavyweight Championship in January 1973 by defeating Frazier with six knockouts in a bout held in Kingston, Jamaica.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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According to Fletcher, barrels were moved at around eight years old from higher and hotter levels in the warehouse to cooler and lower levels, essentially slowing down the maturation process without actually using climate control.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Wong reports that there were around 50 submissions received for the first edition of their animation section.—
Mathew Scott,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While volatility remains a factor, and production costs could keep prices from falling too low, the worst of the pricing spikes appears to be over.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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These tensions are likely to resurface once the war is over.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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