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
Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 The poll quickly gained attention throughout the business community, and the feedback was overwhelming. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Woll is coming off five straight wins and has looked resolute throughout. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 The interiors take a sleeker approach, playing up smooth Roman plaster walls and French oak herringbone floors throughout. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for throughout 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • That would be around 41% higher than the official figure of 37,877 reported by the Palestinian health ministry for that time.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Aware of the strong feelings around crane hunting in the state, legislative leaders convened a study council last year that considered pros, cons, and alternatives to a hunt before ultimately voting to send draft legislation to the state legislature.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
Preposition
  • Then, during the Civil War, West Virginia became a state by splitting up Virginia, Helmke said.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
  • In Gaza City, members of Palestinian Civil Defense teams — who carried out rescue operations in response to near-daily Israeli strikes during the war — poured into the streets to celebrate and climbed on top of ambulances to wave Palestinian flags.
    Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • That’s only a temporary measure, though, as the sale would ultimately need to go through.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
  • At least 30 of her neighbors also lost their homes in the Alphabets neighborhood when the Palisades Fire stormed through.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Humanity’s success does not lie in predicting which nation will emerge as the leader in AI—what really matters is working together to navigate these changes in a way that ensures the well-being and prosperity of people everywhere.
    Klaus Schwab, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • As caregivers everywhere say to kids as the winter weather sets in, let’s layer up.
    Sirjad Parakkat, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Preposition
  • Beginning on Monday, winds are forecast to increase across coastal areas of Southern California.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Andrew Cunningham swept across PC and gaming accessories.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Preposition
  • During the previous effort, squalid and fetid camps grew on the border and were marred by gang violence.
    Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The Ak Bars Kazan season runs through March 22, followed by playoffs.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Koei Tecmo has capitalized on the premise many times over, producing Musou-type releases that feature famous IP from across the pop culture spectrum.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • That handful could dwindle even further before the weekend’s over.
    Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025

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