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
The commission discussed balancing speed with a thorough and independent investigation.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Mbogo Macharia, the lawyer representing the families of the 16 girls who died in the fire, called for a thorough investigation within 21 days.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
After thorough discussion and consultation with law enforcement, the difficult decision was made to cancel prom in order to ensure the safety of all students and guests.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Volusia Sheriff's Office traffic homicide investigation into the crash that took her life yesterday has to be thorough and professional.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Mbogo Macharia, the lawyer representing the families of the 16 girls who died in the fire, called for a thorough investigation within 21 days.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
After thorough discussion and consultation with law enforcement, the difficult decision was made to cancel prom in order to ensure the safety of all students and guests.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Volusia Sheriff's Office traffic homicide investigation into the crash that took her life yesterday has to be thorough and professional.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Put simply, Maine would not be Maine without its lobster—and a trip to Maine wouldn’t be complete without eating some.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That single trait adds a complete unpredictability to Waddle’s breaks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Property appraisers in Broward and Palm Beach counties have come up with their own detailed analysis showing the impact.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Months later, after an extensive investigation involving local, state and federal agencies, authorities concluded that Harmony had been killed in Manchester in early December 2019.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Richards-Slavik said the detail work is so extensive it can be measured in miles.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Researchers at the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) teamed up with their counterparts at John Hopkins University to develop a comprehensive framework to model quantum noise for superconducting quantum processors.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Rocket Money is a comprehensive personal finance app that aims to provide a 360-degree view of your financial health.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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My wife goes into the kitchen and returns with beer, fruit, and a few simple dishes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The measure needs a simple majority to win.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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In the film’s exhaustive cast list, a few of the non-drag performers manage to stick out.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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An exhaustive list of others is also on the way, including tools to improve weak passwords and manage tabs in Safari.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
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The powerful day — like many of our other portals — has its origins in numerology, as the number six represents a time of unconditional compassion and nurturing.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But in the final weeks of his presidency, Biden signed a full and unconditional pardon for his son.—
Scott Detrow,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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