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run through

[ruhn-throo] / ˈrʌnˌθru /
VERB
use up; waste
Synonyms
WEAK
blow consume dissipate exhaust expend finish fritter away lose spend squander throw away wash up
Antonyms
WEAK
hoard save
NOUN
summary
Synonyms
STRONG
abbreviation abridgment abstract analysis brief capitulation case compendium condensation conspectus core digest epitome essence extract inventory nutshell outline prospectus recap recapitulation reduction rehash report review roundup rundown sense skeleton sketch sum summation survey syllabus synopsis version
WEAK
aperçu long and short of it pandect précis résumé sum and substance summing-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement expansion extension increase unabridgement
run-through
NOUN
summary
Synonyms
STRONG
abbreviation abridgment abstract analysis brief capitulation case compendium condensation conspectus core digest epitome essence extract inventory nutshell outline prospectus recap recapitulation reduction rehash report review roundup rundown sense skeleton sketch sum summation survey syllabus synopsis version
WEAK
aperçu long and short of it pandect précis résumé sum and substance summing-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement expansion extension increase unabridgement

Example Sentences

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The mishaps during a run-through that the US space agency calls a "wet dress rehearsal" dashed hopes that the mission around the Moon could launch as soon as Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

We’ve done a run-through or two, and it’s exhausting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Briton Caudery, the 2024 world indoor champion, rolled her ankle in the warm-up after she planted her left foot into the landing mat after a run-through.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

The first two-thirds of the adaptation offer a quick run-through of tragic events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

She reminds me that there’s a run-through tomorrow in preparation for the tournament.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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Theater - Introductory

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