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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Scroll through for a look at the people who always inspire us, on and off set.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The door chimed as Shawnta McClenton stepped through and approached the counter.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 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
Experts say the biggest jump has been online, through smartphone apps and platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Scroll through for a look at the people who always inspire us, on and off set.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Bake 15 minutes until cheese has melted and chicken is cooked through.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The door chimed as Shawnta McClenton stepped through and approached the counter.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
And though the album moves effortlessly through many sonic places, there's a through-line for the band.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 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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This Panasonic point-and-shoot digital camera is an easy-to-use starter option for anyone looking to up their picture game and not have to worry about draining their phone battery throughout the day or having to empty their storage space to take more vacation photos.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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When beneficiaries will feel the impact varies, since states typically provide the benefits on a rolling basis during the month.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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That old story survived the reevaluation of war that took place during the Enlightenment; the transformation of the modern battlefield by mass mobilization and factory-scale killing in the twentieth century; and now, the separation between killer and target facilitated by technology.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since then, she's made stops in various cities across the United States, Canada and Australia, and Perry is now traveling around the world to connect with more fans.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The couple have kept which child was born via surrogate private.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Breer was taking in questions from fans for his mailbag on Sports Illustrated when he was asked about the dysfunction with the Ravens.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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An up-and-down backside which included four bogeys left him with a 71 after the opening round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And rather than being designed in a Top Secret military facility—literally, Area 51, used for the U-2—at the expense of billions of taxpayer dollars, Planet’s doing it with around six hundred employees and hardly a security clearance in sight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wood was a radio announcer and jazz disc jockey and took DeJohnette around to clubs.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hensby was 3 over at the time, but then went birdie-birdie afterward to get to 1 under.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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