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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
Bomb-sniffing dogs and FBI agents conducted a thorough search of the plane for explosives, but nothing was found.
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Alexandra Koch , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Advanced segmentation goes even further, using new technologies to conduct more thorough, precise analysis of customers' profiles, behavior and habits—all within a short period of time.
—Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Instead of harmless questions, someone could ask for a detailed profile on a person, and the model might generate a surprisingly thorough report.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Alexandra Koch , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Advanced segmentation goes even further, using new technologies to conduct more thorough, precise analysis of customers' profiles, behavior and habits—all within a short period of time.
—Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Instead of harmless questions, someone could ask for a detailed profile on a person, and the model might generate a surprisingly thorough report.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Burns and Hudson tackled each other to the ground, and at that point, Daboll had lost complete control of the practice and had to call the team together and end it altogether.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Diary entries written by Luigi Mangione reveal the now 27-year-old’s detailed thinking before the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, a new court filing shows.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Create a detailed picture of how my mornings could be different.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lopez are among his extensive list of A-list clientele.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Prior to Paramount, Clemens built an extensive career in television development and production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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SailGP has a strategic integration with Abelson Sports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate odds coverage, and has developed an in-house, self-service odds portal, empowering betting operators with real-time access and control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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In addition to experiencing a surge of sensual energy with greater emphasis on life’s simple pleasures, Venus in Taurus has everything to do with feeling grounded and finding stability in both love and finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Pinching promotes compact branch growth that makes the plant fuller, while deadheading encourages more blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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My nose and mouth were full of blood, guts and a deep, upsetting warmth.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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This requires five years’ experience, almost 100 total class hours, and preparation of a 100–200-page exhaustive study of a large HOA.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The following list is by no means exhaustive of this administration's horrendous policies and ridiculous conduct.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The draft Security Council resolution had also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and others.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Todd and Julie Chrisley returned home from prison on Wednesday, May 28, after President Donald Trump issued them full and unconditional pardons.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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