1
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
they researched the issue thoroughly before deciding how to vote
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2
as in fully
to a full extent or degree
I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening
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Recent Examples of thoroughly
Lynch’s presence was felt as thoroughly as his absence at Cannes 2025 as his son, Riley Lynch, spoke at the premiere of the documentary Welcome to Lynchland.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Their five-page policy outline — containing numerous ideas, some more thoroughly developed than others — was leaked to Deadline, prompting them to clarify that it was intended as a discussion document and not a formal proposal.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2025
Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Their five-page policy outline — containing numerous ideas, some more thoroughly developed than others — was leaked to Deadline, prompting them to clarify that it was intended as a discussion document and not a formal proposal.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2025
Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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On the more challenging side, as in many other European countries, production budgets are rising, theatrical audience numbers have not fully returned to pre-COVID levels and the most significant drop is among kids and youth.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Montverde won the final event, the 4×400 relay, in 3 minutes 45.5 seconds but that wasn’t quite enough.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Almost, but not quite spontaneously, Adam and Teddy take off in Teddy’s truck, heading north, maybe to the arctic, maybe to just get out of town for a bit.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Angelo lives two totally separate lives — fearsome NYC hitman and sleepy upstate Cooperstown photocopier salesman and father.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Skarsgard’s Murderbot is awkward in a totally different way, unsure how to deal with emotion, tortured just by having to look someone in the eye.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Pascaline Chavanne’s costumes, especially Seberg’s wardrobe of minute cardigans and jaunty silk scarves, strike every note perfectly.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 May 2025
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My favorite looks, though, were always ones that perfectly encapsulated #MinnieStyle.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Together, these two show us what love is all about -- partnership and finding someone who will always love you.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Geminis have a rep for being liars, but that isn’t wholly true.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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After more than a week of oil shooting vertically out of an unused well off the coast of Louisiana, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Sunday evening that the offshore well blowout — first reported on April 26 — has been controlled.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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But in recent years, more TV production has gone overseas as well.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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