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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
Protecting renters from heat would require a thorough statewide analysis of the housing stock and significant funding help for landlords, says Stephanie Pincetl, director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA.
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
The legislation would require youth camps to have thorough safety and evacuation plans and conduct training for staff to better prepare for emergencies.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
As highly-invasive golden mussels spread across California waterways, officials are urging boaters to take thorough precautions to avoid introducing the species to unaffected waters over the busy Labor Day weekend.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The spectacular loop drive is closed at night, but there are plenty of opportunities for astrophotography and astronomy, with an on-site observatory that hosts public telescope nights as part of a thorough night sky program.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
The legislation would require youth camps to have thorough safety and evacuation plans and conduct training for staff to better prepare for emergencies.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
As highly-invasive golden mussels spread across California waterways, officials are urging boaters to take thorough precautions to avoid introducing the species to unaffected waters over the busy Labor Day weekend.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The spectacular loop drive is closed at night, but there are plenty of opportunities for astrophotography and astronomy, with an on-site observatory that hosts public telescope nights as part of a thorough night sky program.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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Slickers County Ice Cream No trip to Prince Edward County is complete without a stop at this beloved small-batch ice cream shop.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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For the most detailed and accurate soil tests, send your samples to a soil lab.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Together the trio will execute their detailed schemes.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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To bring this vision to life, Everton turned to Populous, the sports and entertainment design firm whose extensive back catalogue includes the likes of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wembley and The Sphere in Las Vegas.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors in this case showed extensive communications between mother and son, illustrating their close relationship and how Donna kept track of things for Charles, who in turn solved all kinds of problems for her.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The hotel has partnered with San Antonio’s new Hospitality Academy to give comprehensive training to nearly all employees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As more small businesses transition online and omnichannel selling becomes more prevalent, Shopify’s expanding ecosystem of payments, point-of-sale integrations, marketing tools, and applications positions it as a comprehensive commerce platform.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With just a few chairs, a handful of tables and a simple tent, the setting was intimate but filled with love and intention.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And one of these, for those of us accustomed to British conventions but who follow the game in continental Europe, is the simple passage of time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Atrium Health Primary Care Gold Hill offers quick access to a care team and other benefits for a lower fee than the full concierge model, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans of the nine-season NBC comedy classic may even remember that was the actual full name of the show’s in-universe documentary that aired in Season 9.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz has an exhaustive list of model names and trims, including two new 2025 hybrid sport utility vehicles at the extremes of the carmaker’s GLC lineup.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Apply The Power Law To Data Integrity Many health plan leaders understand the value of high-quality data but get trapped in exhaustive, low-yield clean-up efforts.—
Charles Wong,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Instead of wallowing in her misery, the movie accompanies her, like best friend Christina (Denise Gough), who checks in regularly with unconditional support.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dogs provide their humans with unconditional love.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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