1
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
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2025
Without a thorough investigation and necessary institutional reforms, Maryland risks repeating past mistakes and further eroding public trust.
—Diana Philip, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2025
This filtration system ensures that your floors are getting their most thorough clean, while also ridding your space of irritants like dust that can cause allergy flare-ups.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Yeti recommends removing the gasket and placing it in the utensil compartment of your dishwasher for a thorough clean.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2025
Without a thorough investigation and necessary institutional reforms, Maryland risks repeating past mistakes and further eroding public trust.
—Diana Philip, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2025
This filtration system ensures that your floors are getting their most thorough clean, while also ridding your space of irritants like dust that can cause allergy flare-ups.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Yeti recommends removing the gasket and placing it in the utensil compartment of your dishwasher for a thorough clean.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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These were used to generate complete genome sequences.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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This canopy comes complete with guy ropes, stakes, and weight bags for long days outside.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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The teen, who hails from the English city of Chelmsford, underwent more detailed scans at his follow-up appointment, when doctors discovered a large tumor in his brain — a diffuse glioma, stage 4.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Creating Strategy Without Meaning Many leaders mistake detailed strategic plans for true vision.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The former vice president, who lost to Trump in the November election, will give her most extensive public remarks since leaving office during the keynote at the San Francisco gala, according to a person familiar with the program.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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When the Cowboy Carter tour kicks off tonight, the audience, some of whom are already lined up outside the stadium, will be the first to hear selections from the extensive album track list live.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Employees who don’t take full advantage of it are missing out on an average of $1,336 each year, which could add up to $42,855 over 20 years assuming an average annual return of 4.5%, according to Vanguard and a 2015 Financial Engines research report.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The full number of health and human services agency full-time positions would be 8,075.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Lawyers said the aim of immigration authorities is to encourage immigrants to leave on their own terms, saving the government the exhaustive resources needed to carry out arrests, detentions and deportations.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Canary Mission, a hard-line pro-Israel group, compiled an exhaustive online dossier cataloging his activism, with screenshots of his social media pages and selective quotes from his speeches on campus and media interviews.—
Anvee Bhutani,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Speaking on his arrival in London with the foreign and defence ministers, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said the talks would focus on ways to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step to peace.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Becky Conner (Goranson) learned the true meaning of unconditional love after becoming a mom.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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