ran 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

Example Sentences

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Cecilia Vega, the show’s first Latina correspondent, was also fired as part of the recent purge, even though her contract reportedly ran through March 2027.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

They ran through some research and nuanced table-setting to show they were aligned with our mission of reducing stigma.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

"We were terrified... We just ran through the streets trying to get back to the hotel," she continued.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It was just the opening salvo of a sustained critique that ran through the hearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“You can do this,” he said, just louder than a whisper, and he ran through the ritual that his therapist had taught him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro