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
They can be found all throughout Oz, from the beginning of the yellow brick road to the tornado that sweeps Dorothy out of Kansas. Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025 The organization, funded primarily by donations, has saved over 300 pigs through its network of foster partnerships throughout the Midwest. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
The game was close throughout as neither team could pull away from the other team. Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The game will feature cultural dance performances throughout and there will be interactive booths for fans to check out. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • The latest to hit the market comes from World Whiskey Society, an non-distilling producer that sources different styles of whiskey from around the world, often giving them a secondary maturation in another set of casks.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Clubs' names explained This guidance has gone out to Premier League broadcasters all around the world.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • Notably, during the press conference, Trump didn’t make any promises about Ukraine or Europe’s security.
    Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Before the atypical winter wildfires tore through, some companies had already decided California was too risky and too expensive to insure.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Nationwide, 75,000 federal employees have already submitted resignations in response to an incentive offer, and Mr. Musk has announced plans that, if allowed to go through, would mean thousands more workers will lose their jobs.
    Campbell Robertson, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • These days, Miracle Moisture Boost is out of stock everywhere.
    Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
  • As the price of a carton continues to soar, interest in egg substitutes has also never been higher as folks everywhere continue to grapple with a grocery tug-of-war: to shell out (sorry) a whole bunch of cash for your regular food order, or to find something else to fill that eggy void.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 20 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • Employees fired, put on leave Termination notices were sent to more than 60 probationary employees across multiple work groups, including the offices of general counsel, special education and rehabilitation services, and federal student aid.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.
    David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • In the years since our hero left for the land of Big Ben, his surrogate-momma bear has settled down in the Home for Retired Bears, located deep in the jungles of Peru and run by a holy order of nuns.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Rocket Science confirmed on Tuesday that Wiig and Murray will also serve as executive producers alongside Jillian Apfelbaum and Margot Hand, with a script by Mitch Glazer (The Recruit, Scrooged).
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • When the piece is over, my friend scrapes her bow down the strings, and Millie howls with laughter.
    Danilyn Rutherford, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Mars retrograde is finally over, officially coming to an end on Feb. 23 when our Red Planet stations direct in Cancer at 17 degrees.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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