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Definitions

through

[throo] / θru /
ADJECTIVE
done
Synonyms
STRONGEST
over
WEAK
buttoned-up complete completed concluded ended finis finished in the bag terminated wound-up wrapped-up
Antonyms
WEAK
incomplete indirect stopping unfinished
ADJECTIVE
direct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
straight
WEAK
constant free nonstop one-way opened rapid regular straightforward unbroken unhindered uninterrupted
Antonyms
WEAK
incomplete indirect stopping unfinished
PREPOSITION
by way of
Synonyms
WEAK
as a consequence as a result at the hand of because of by by dint of by means of by reason by the agency of by virtue of for in consequence of in virtue of per through the medium of using via with with the help of
Antonyms
WEAK
around
PREPOSITION
between, during
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about straight
WEAK
by clear for the period from beginning to end in in and out in the middle into past round throughout
Antonyms
WEAK
around

Example Sentences

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surged through the state, making arrests and clashing with protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Even this localized change triggered activity in multiple surrounding astrocytes, showing how signals can spread through the brain's network.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

“I know he’s going to get through this,” English said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It added that the recent shocks are being transmitted through "supply constraints, and pressures across sectors, with early indications of some moderation in economic activity".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The road, indicated by a distinct set of tire tracks, wound through the trees before disappearing to the right.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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