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
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, 22 June 2025
The soldiers are known for their thorough searches.
—Oc Register, 20 June 2025
But Freedom of Information Act requests filed by the Tribune failed to reveal records that demonstrated the city has undertaken a thorough or formalized search of any kind.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
After a thorough facility-wide search failed to locate the teen, administrators contacted 911 for assistance.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 June 2025
The soldiers are known for their thorough searches.
—Oc Register, 20 June 2025
But Freedom of Information Act requests filed by the Tribune failed to reveal records that demonstrated the city has undertaken a thorough or formalized search of any kind.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
After a thorough facility-wide search failed to locate the teen, administrators contacted 911 for assistance.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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To maintain growth, the company expanded the platform into a complete business admin service while also taking a risk on expanding to the U.S.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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With more powerful telescopes and new printing technologies, astronomers began applying the cartographic tools of geographers to create the first detailed maps of the planet’s surface, filling it in with continents and seas, and in some cases features that could have been produced by life.—
Matthew Shindell,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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Pros: Deep tech focus, detailed job filters and trusted by major tech employers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Such an extensive process would reflect the incredible complexity of the couple’s finances.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.—
Book Marks
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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When the drink is this simple, there’s nowhere for sub-par ingredients to hide.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
28 June 2025
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For full ticketing details, visit frontiertouring.com/kelseaballerini.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Read your full Aries tarot horoscope for July 2025 for more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Despite exhaustive efforts, including medication, enrichment opportunities and a lot of love, nothing has helped.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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When direct appeals were denied, each defendant was provided with an attorney from the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel (CCR) for an exhaustive secondary appeals process.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Trump mulled joining the Israeli strikes over the past four days and called for Iran’s unconditional surrender.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Because the show really is about friendship, unconditional friendship between these four and then five girls.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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