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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

First, though: one final run-through of the show with the dancers she’s recruited to complement her own movement, which she describes as “quite wild and difficult to corral.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 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

The next morning, Sara comes over with her mom so we can give our ice cream a final run-through.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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Theater - Introductory

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