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run-through

[ruhn-throo] / ˈrʌnˌθru /
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
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

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

Writing workshops have been taking place in Glasgow over the past few months, with one full, rehearsed run-through.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

With Fehlbaum shooting in long takes, the cast never knew with each run-through where the handheld cameras might be pointed, in what came to be called “wild style” shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

"They need a run-through without me. Otherwise, they may mutiny. We'll do the dress a little later tonight."

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.