as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
in a bold move, the secretary of the treasury sweepingly transformed the nation's banking system
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Adverb
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Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025 -
Carolina thoroughly deserved its early lead, to the exact same degree Florida deserved its hole.—
Greg Cote
June 29,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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It is widely thought that Israel did not have the firepower to target the Fordow nuclear site, where Iran's been enriching uranium and which is buried inside a mountain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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There’s a widely available alternative that will give you a comparable summer sip.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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