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 instruction booklet is thorough, and filled with lots of neat science titbits and facts too.
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Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Notably absent is a thorough discussion of how socioeconomic factors like poverty are the underlying drivers of why some children are faring so poorly.
—Will Stone, NPR, 22 May 2025
And thoughtful and thorough feedback is a cornerstone of our testing.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
Group discussion helps ensure a transparent and thorough review.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
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Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Notably absent is a thorough discussion of how socioeconomic factors like poverty are the underlying drivers of why some children are faring so poorly.
—Will Stone, NPR, 22 May 2025
And thoughtful and thorough feedback is a cornerstone of our testing.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
Group discussion helps ensure a transparent and thorough review.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 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
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Create a detailed picture of how my mornings could be different.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The company then provides clients with a detailed report, which shows their embryo's results.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Brave browser, meanwhile, also blocked the sharing of identifiers due to its extensive blocklists and existing mitigation to block requests to the localhost without explicit user consent.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Additionally, Rael is launching at 5,000 Walgreens doors with a comprehensive assortment of products across skin care and period care.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Travel medical coverage is often part of a comprehensive travel policy that also includes reimbursement for trip cancellation, lost bags and other situations.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 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
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The way to peace is simple: get Hamas out and get aid in.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Sørensen will now sit in on Novo Nordisk board meetings as an observer and will also be nominated for a full board position at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Its immediate expansions and 1999 sequel moved away from these fictional cities, but a full trilogy of early 2000s-era games each centered on one location from the original game apiece with GTA III (2001) set in Liberty City, followed by Vice City (2002) and San Andreas (2004).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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The most meaningful thread of the entire episode involves Fielder filling out an exhaustive health form for the FAA and getting stuck on the question of his own anxiety.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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Ophuls mixed period footage and incisive, often exhaustive interviews, adding to the public’s understanding of the complex issues his films tackled.—
Richard Natale,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Both Merz and Zelensky criticized the Kremlin’s effective rejection of an unconditional ceasefire proposed by the U.S., which Kyiv accepted.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Ukraine has agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, proposed by the U.S., but Putin rejected it.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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