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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
had thorough access to the files for her research
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2
as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
thorough analysis of the current crisis in Asia
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
a thorough search of the office that turned up no evidence of wrongdoing
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a very thorough textbook on respiratory disorders
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Recent Examples of thorough
Deutsche Bahn is conducting thorough though disruptive overhauls of major routes after years of underinvestment in a bid to improve its performance, but any significant improvement is expected to take time.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Those installations would surely have benefited from Avast’s thorough App Uninstaller.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The Miramar Police Department acknowledged the accusations and started a thorough administrative review in accordance with policy and Holloway’s contract, an agency spokesperson said.
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Sofia Saric
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
In With Frontline Employees Do a thorough diagnosis together with the people closest to daily operations and customers.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Those installations would surely have benefited from Avast’s thorough App Uninstaller.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The Miramar Police Department acknowledged the accusations and started a thorough administrative review in accordance with policy and Holloway’s contract, an agency spokesperson said.
—
Sofia Saric
june 23,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
In With Frontline Employees Do a thorough diagnosis together with the people closest to daily operations and customers.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thorough
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
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Tim Ferrito, leader of grassroots group Affordable Naperville, said the group was supportive of the city conducting a more detailed evaluation of the battery storage system and would like to see more information on the economic impact for Naperville.
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The ministry maintains detailed casualty records that are seen as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts.
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Don't wait for a perfect plan or extensive training; real learning in pricing, marketing, and operations occurs through direct action and adaptation.
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Battiloro was arrested following an extensive investigation and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and multiple traffic offenses, according to prosecutors.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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The first stage began in July 2025, when Meta announced comprehensive measures targeting accounts that repeatedly share unoriginal content without meaningful enhancement, building on enforcement actions that had already been taken against 500,000 accounts in the first half of the year.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
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It’s surrounded by a six-acre preservation full of towering conifers.
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Hochul is focusing on 100 acres, which is twice as large as Creedmoor, and the full Aqueduct tract is more than 200 acres.
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Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.
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In 2024 in Miami-Dade County, housing for a single adult cost $1,892 per month, food $549, transportation $424, healthcare $189, and that's not an exhaustive list of necessities — the monthly total, factoring in additional expenses, came to $3,982.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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