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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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Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, on January 21.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Families are supposed to be places where people share values and offer one another unconditional love.—
Dan Rene,
Boston Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
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This all requires her to have a thorough understanding of the facts of the case, knowledge of relevant legal precedent, and a familiarity with potential counterarguments.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Developed over three decades, the Lanserhof Cure is the focal point of every stay and is designed for thorough regeneration of the gut and intestines.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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But the call of the stage was so strong that Abdul-Mateen II made a complete career change in his late 20s.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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In another record-breaking start Friday, Misiorowski threw his first complete-game shutout in his 28th big-league start, striking out 15 in a 6-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Shortly after the boat’s excavation in the early 1920s, extensive studies were carried out to determine where the invaders came from.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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The extreme heat, extensive periods of drought, and seemingly endless dry, dusty expanses peppered with spiky plants form a landscape that is seductive and romantic.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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A’ja Wilson is a picture of sheer joy and utter domination.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Use sheer curtains to filter the light if needed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But for users who want a more comprehensive view of their finances — including investments and long-term goals — Monarch Money offers a compelling feature set that helps justify its cost.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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Tharmarajah provides a great balance of comic relief and utter poignance, explaining his survival techniques as an orphan, carving out a pragmatic path in life leading to a particular kind of soaring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India’s first pure-play foundry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ventimiglia first appeared as Jess Mariano, the heart-stealing bad boy with a pure heart, in season 2.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Thoroughgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughgoing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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