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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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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
After giving the furniture a thorough inspection with a sticky roller, use a vacuum fitted with a crevice attachment to pick up any lingering sand, especially in tight spaces that the sticky roller might easily miss, such as between cushions, along seams, and in tufting.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Undertaking a thorough evaluation to identify the root cause is crucial in preventing complications.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025
In this thorough and spirited survey, Jacobs celebrates how puzzles of all kinds—jigsaws, sudoku, Rubik’s Cubes—give us not only fun and purpose but also a secret set of superpowers.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
Since landing full creative control of the franchise this year, Amazon MGM has been thorough in its search for the behind-the-scenes talent that will be overseeing the development of this next pic in the series.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Undertaking a thorough evaluation to identify the root cause is crucial in preventing complications.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025
In this thorough and spirited survey, Jacobs celebrates how puzzles of all kinds—jigsaws, sudoku, Rubik’s Cubes—give us not only fun and purpose but also a secret set of superpowers.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
Since landing full creative control of the franchise this year, Amazon MGM has been thorough in its search for the behind-the-scenes talent that will be overseeing the development of this next pic in the series.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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In a separate report, The Information said regulators in China have ordered major tech companies, including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to suspend Nvidia chip purchases until a national security review is complete.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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No visit to Boone is complete without a stop at the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis—or its beloved downtown Boone outpost.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid- and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks provided a responsive way to make the most of upbeat market conditions while limiting losses when markets head south, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Whether their child is advanced or needs extra support, homeschooling offers a level of detailed instruction that cannot be attained in a classroom setting.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition, showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar recently sat down for an extensive interview about the show and its future.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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What makes Wiz particularly compelling is its ability to integrate with more than 150 tools across the modern cloud stack, enabling organizations to build a comprehensive and dynamic security posture.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And hopefully, there’s a way forward on comprehensive immigration reform.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials rejected this position, stating that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and that only the Russian president has the authority to order a full military withdrawal.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Many girls bring rush bags from house to house full of the essentials — mints, bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, oil blotting sheets, perfume, fans, portable phone chargers, Advil, floss and deodorant.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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These teams earned the right to compete through exhaustive regional qualifying tournaments.—
Katherine Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Based on exhaustive research, the ambitious series revisits that harrowing moment through the eyes of those who endured it, capturing the deep and lasting scars borne by survivors and the families who, even today, continue their pursuit of justice.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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One of the most important parts of the film is the story of Ella Little-Collins unconditional love towards Malcolm X, Gayotto-Hohl said.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the pic, eras overlap seamlessly, capturing the primal fears, rituals, and unconditional bonds that remain unchanged through time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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