throughout 1 of 2

preposition

thrü-ˈau̇t How to pronounce throughout (audio)
Definition of throughoutnext
1
as in around
in random positions within the boundaries of saw red-tailed hawks throughout the game preserve

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Relevance
2
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

2 of 2

adverb

1
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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2
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places a cake studded throughout with raisins

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Recent Examples of throughout
Preposition
What did the Democrats do wrong to kind of lose ground here in Iowa -- not just in Iowa but throughout the heartland? — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 After not fumbling all year and not committing a turnover throughout the month of October, Young got strip-sacked in the second quarter and Tampa Bay returned it for a touchdown. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Adverb
The judges love this all-over-the-place contemporary, but Julia looks a little lost throughout. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 Set the scene The hotel is located in the town of Lenox, home to a balanced blend of family locals with young tourists sprinkled very sparsely throughout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throughout
  1. around
  2. during
  3. through
  4. everywhere
  5. across
  6. by
  7. over
Preposition
  • Infection signs around the nose, mouth, ears, eyes or genital areas also warrant attention, the agency added.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Canada doubled down on its historic 24-21 win in Toronto last week with sustained defensive pressure and a withering three-try burst in nine minutes around the hour mark.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of around
Preposition
  • Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, has been loyal to Sneed, one of his favorite players during his KC tenure.
    — Sam McDowell October 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Acoustic monitoring could therefore provide an additional layer of protection by identifying unusual mechanical behaviour that might otherwise go unnoticed during routine inspections.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of during
Adverb
  • Each round of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is timed to a menstrual cycle, and doctors sometimes stop a round partway through, such as when the ovaries don’t respond as expected to medication.
    — Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The boys frolic in the sand, playfully wrestle with each other, and drive an orange camper van; some young women join the fun midway through, running across the dunes alongside the group.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of through
Adverb
  • While parts of the Southwest are rocky with little vegetation and are naturally prone to flash flooding, the recent rains made flooding everywhere more likely.
    — MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, a large stone fireplace connects an open-plan living area and dining room; there’s wood paneling everywhere, and more than one piece of rustic log furniture to really cement that cabin feel.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of everywhere
Preposition
  • Leaders from across Latin America largely congratulated Lula's historic win.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement establishes Pafford as the exclusive advanced life support ground transport provider across an emergency operating district covering Highfill, Cave Springs, Decatur, Gentry and unincorporated Benton County.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of across
Preposition
  • Start by resisting the urge to overpromise, and give customers credit.
    — Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats have been heartened by a raft of new polling showing their candidates either leading or running even with Republicans.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of by
Adverb
  • The honeymoon phase seems over, and Cowboys Nation's frustration isn't going unnoticed.
    — Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Hubbard notched over 100 rushing yards after contact against the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of over

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“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughout. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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