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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
they researched the issue thoroughly before deciding how to vote
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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
Cook until brown on both sides and thoroughly cooked through the center, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or twice.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
The cells must also be thoroughly cleaned three times a day.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Vendor Risk Management: Vet third-party AI platforms thoroughly.
—Nolan Garrett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Like any government agency, the bureau is a thoroughly political entity.
—Thomas Stapleford, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
The cells must also be thoroughly cleaned three times a day.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Vendor Risk Management: Vet third-party AI platforms thoroughly.
—Nolan Garrett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Like any government agency, the bureau is a thoroughly political entity.
—Thomas Stapleford, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
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SpaceX is developing Starship to be a fully reusable transportation system, meaning both the rocket and vehicle can return to the ground for additional missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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His back-shoulder catch was the execution of a Burrow staple throw, fully based on trust.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tanner, who is quite religious, was doing the latter.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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YouTube What To Know On Wednesday, Swift quite literally broke the internet when her New Heights interview was released.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Atlanta Braves’ Wing Woes Waldrep is with Atlanta as the best option after injuries totally decimated the Braves’ staff.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Usually these products only control grasses and need about a month to be totally effective.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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And Just Like That left us with felt, sadly and utterly disappointingly, far more one-dimensional.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kudos to Kan-Kan for making movie-going utterly pleasant.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each bite of this classic comfort food delivers taste and textural elements that perfectly compliment each other.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In the end, Powell managed to thread the needle perfectly and, as a result, all three major averages are rallying at least 1.5%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Remnants of those influences are all around the country.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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His wife of 22 years, their three children, one grandchild and his church are all here in North Carolina.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Soares finds tech firms’ current safety mitigations wholly inadequate.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
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The arrival of a voice, and in that voice, a wholly indelible character.—
Katie Kitamura
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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The flagship building on the campus is a time capsule as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other funds as well, including one from Southern California Edison, which has acknowledged that its transmission lines may have started the fires.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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