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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
civil rights advocates are hoping for a thoroughgoing rejection of the proposed bill
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a thoroughgoing attempt to solve the puzzle and still no luck
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Recent Examples of thoroughgoing
Even Iran, a thoroughgoing theocracy, calls itself the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
At La Follette’s behest, the state legislature enacted a thoroughgoing and efficient reform of these industries.
—Time, 16 July 2025
In Jen Silverman’s thoroughgoing adaptation, Tekla is given full voice, and the men are finally held to account.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
This reckless act of aggravating the situation requires that the armed forces of the DPRK maintain a rapid reaction capability and thoroughgoing war posture.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
At La Follette’s behest, the state legislature enacted a thoroughgoing and efficient reform of these industries.
—Time, 16 July 2025
In Jen Silverman’s thoroughgoing adaptation, Tekla is given full voice, and the men are finally held to account.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
This reckless act of aggravating the situation requires that the armed forces of the DPRK maintain a rapid reaction capability and thoroughgoing war posture.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughgoing
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The powerful day — like many of our other portals — has its origins in numerology, as the number six represents a time of unconditional compassion and nurturing.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But in the final weeks of his presidency, Biden signed a full and unconditional pardon for his son.—
Scott Detrow,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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To their credit, though, their preparation for the World Cup has been thorough, with friendlies against Ecuador, Colombia, Norway and Poland, among others.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Instead of relying on wearables alone, Poindexter is making sure to get her yearly physical and signed up for Function, which includes more thorough blood and biomarker testing.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Put simply, Maine would not be Maine without its lobster—and a trip to Maine wouldn’t be complete without eating some.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That single trait adds a complete unpredictability to Waddle’s breaks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But damage to the pad — Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) — could be extensive, judging by the extent of the explosion, which multiple rocket-watchers captured on video.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Visitors passing through the imposing glass doors of FamilySearch Library on Salt Lake City’s Temple Square are likely to pause at the sheer size of the five-story, 135,000-square-foot archive, which houses the largest collection of genealogical data in the world.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The Skims founder opted for a daring sheer black lace corset tank top paired with light-wash jeans with horsebit buckle details on the hips for the outing.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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To operate safely in dynamic industrial settings, the robot is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception suite.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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What’s most striking is its utter lack of substance.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Both of those latter cocktails are pure brightness, while the vanilla from the aged rum and the spice from the bitters in the Old Cuban moves it from poolside to inside as if under a slowly twisting ceiling fan in a smoky room, long narrow beams of light through the wooden shutters.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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But maybe more about devotion in its purest form.—
Stephanie Mack,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Thoroughgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughgoing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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