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
Venus most famously teamed with her sister Serena Williams throughout their careers. Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 July 2025 The game was quite intense throughout, with KU center Marcus Bell and KSU big man Dominique Sutton both receiving technical fouls after exchanging words while battling for the basketball in the third quarter. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Adverb
This commitment to respecting the philosophy of matcha culture became the guiding thread for the entire project and manifested throughout — from logo design to location scouting and spatial aesthetics. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Outdoor time should be limited to 30 minutes or less with plenty of cold water given to your dog throughout. Rachel McRady, People.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
Preposition
  • Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
  • At the 2025 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the company shared that roughly half of its subscribers — that's over 150 million households, or around 300 million people — are watching anime consistently.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Preposition
  • In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • Jale is another beach that pulls in the younger crowd, especially when the summer music festivals roll through.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • My wife and children were really compassionate and understanding and supportive all the way through.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • Tuition is everywhere the leading source for universities of unrestricted revenue.
    Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • The basket went everywhere Jane did; from the grocery store to the red carpet at Cannes, Birkin’s basket was a whole thing.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Preposition
  • As retailers deplete their pre-tariff inventory, costs are expected to rise across a range of goods, USA TODAY reported.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 July 2025
  • The system installed decades ago by the DNR spreads hunting pressure across time periods and geographical zones.
    Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
Preposition
  • Jill, by contrast, responds to Caleb’s death another way altogether.
    Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
  • The 151 points scored by Team Collier broke the mark of 143 in 2023.
    Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Adverb
  • When the strike was over, Iain celebrated Young Sheldon being able to resume filming, thanking the show's crew on Instagram, per Screen Rant.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • It was revealed that Gatwa’s time as the Doctor was over in May, during the finale of the show’s second season as a co-production between the BBC and Disney+.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 July 2025

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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