Definitions

throughout

[throo-out] / θruˈaʊt /

ADJECTIVE

during the whole of

Synonyms

WEAK

all over all the time all through around at full length completely during every bit everyplace everywhere far and near far and wide for the duration from beginning to end from end to end from one end to the other from start to finish from the start from the word go high and low in all respects in every place in everything inside and out on all accounts over overall right through round the whole time through the whole of to the end up and down

Example Sentences

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The Disability Insurance trust fund’s reserves are projected to remain positive throughout the 75-year projection period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“But the fact of the matter is that those kinds of issues exist throughout the industry.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Other jurisdictions throughout the state and nation have put limits on or banned rodeos, including San Francisco, Irvine and Pasadena, as well as Pittsburgh; Baltimore County, Md.; Leesburg, Va.; and Fort Wayne, Ind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

More than two years ago, an alliance of ethnic and rebel groups made sweeping gains throughout the country, notching up a string of victories against the junta.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Attempting to keep up with her teammates was a recurring theme throughout Brooklyn’s day.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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