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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3
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
All this is more than just a thorough look in the rear-view.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Our tester appreciated the option to turn the brush roll on or off, which helps protect hard floors while still delivering a thorough clean.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Glasshouse Images / Alamy file Carla Rojo, a spokeswoman for the Rhode Island Treasurer’s Office, said TIAA was selected after a transparent process and a thorough evaluation.
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Thanks for your thorough and illuminating answers.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Our tester appreciated the option to turn the brush roll on or off, which helps protect hard floors while still delivering a thorough clean.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Glasshouse Images / Alamy file Carla Rojo, a spokeswoman for the Rhode Island Treasurer’s Office, said TIAA was selected after a transparent process and a thorough evaluation.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Thanks for your thorough and illuminating answers.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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New signals, crosswalks and bike infrastructure could be complete by 2026.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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While other accounts had described Desai’s role, Doshi’s research painted a far more detailed picture.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessean requested additional records to learn how many of those students are enrolled at each school, along with more detailed demographic information on the students.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That game, a 6-0 win over Peru, was later the subject of an extensive investigation published by the Sunday Times that suggested the game had been fixed.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Other horror streaming services offer a more extensive selection of films for fans of scary movies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Access to comprehensive care and standardized pathways for evaluating severe headaches can mean the difference between life and death.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The size of the task of compiling a comprehensive dictionary…has now grown far beyond what a single individual could hope to achieve in a lifetime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jared Jewelers Bulova Phantom Watch A watch is both practical and fashionable, and this style adds a touch of sparkle to simple outfits.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the last full government shutdown in 2013, about 850,000 federal employees were furloughed, meaning they were required to take unpaid leave, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress are locked in a standoff over a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government and allow time for full bipartisan negotiations on appropriations.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mann didn’t play again in 2024-25, and just getting to his current situation — which included seeing a specialist for deeper diagnosis — has been an exhaustive process.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are quite a few records across Halsey‘s debut album, Badlands, that require an exhaustive exertion of energy when coming alive on stage.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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While a January YouGov pollsuggests Biden’s unconditional support for Israel significantly affected Democratic voter turnout, Harris is largely dismissive of Gaza.—
Book Marks
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump could have faced up to four years in prison, but a judge issued an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction in place but sparing him any penalty or fine.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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