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
Environmental principles as a foundation Before construction, Boiko conducted a thorough site study of the pine forest—its flora, fauna, and sensitive species.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Both designers cut and sewed directly manually, demonstrating their thorough knowledge of fabrics and their properties as the raw material for their architectural designs.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Burns did a pretty thorough presentation about how stress corrosion cracking works — keep an eye on those welds between two pieces of steel — and Edison stressed that such cracks have never been found in the industry to date.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Both designers cut and sewed directly manually, demonstrating their thorough knowledge of fabrics and their properties as the raw material for their architectural designs.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Burns did a pretty thorough presentation about how stress corrosion cracking works — keep an eye on those welds between two pieces of steel — and Edison stressed that such cracks have never been found in the industry to date.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Yamamoto is also the first pitcher since Curt Schilling to throw consecutive complete games in a postseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps one of the most complete.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The collection includes 3,100 black-and-white images taken in nearly 300 villages, towns, and cities around the country as well as the negatives and detailed data sheets describing construction techniques, materials, and historical context for each building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leafs coach Craig Berube did not provide a detailed update on Nylander’s possible injury.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More than 600 Middlebury students had also joined an online group to share updates of the extensive effort to find Smith, WPTZ reported.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The conversation turned especially poignant when Dern discussed the practical realities facing older performers, noting that the Screen Actors Guild provides no comprehensive health care plan for retired actors.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our study shows that comprehensive policy changes can meaningfully protect vaccination coverage.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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All the company had emitted since Gates founded it in 1975 would be gone, the full footprint washed away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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But even when Carr smashes a model boat to smithereens after a professional rejection or Allura imagines herself going full Lemonade on Chase’s sidepiece, their actions feel divorced from any larger context.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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In her exhaustive chronicle, Jennings traces the long folkloric history of monk-tormenting demons.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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These homes give families a respite from the exhaustive nature of caregiving a child with severe medical needs.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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