as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
no period in American history has been as comprehensively studied as the Civil War
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thoroughly
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Rinse and dry: Rinse everything thoroughly to remove the cleaner, and then dry the sink and fixtures completely with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
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Lynx guard Courtney Williams thoroughly enjoyed the latest revenge bout, an 86-80 win on Saturday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Comprehensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensively. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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