1
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
they researched the issue thoroughly before deciding how to vote
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2
as in fully
to a full extent or degree
I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening
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Recent Examples of thoroughly
In June, Kennedy fired all 17 highly qualified, respected, and thoroughly vetted experts on the panel—the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
But the typical American’s overdraft bill (about $118 a year as of 2014, the last time it was thoroughly studied) is far less than the average annual credit-card interest payment (which clocks in at $1,657).
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
To start with, GenAI systems that are to be deployed and that are already live need to be assessed thoroughly against the requirements of the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF.
—Kaushik Srinivasan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
If this isn’t done thoroughly, mistakes can occur.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
But the typical American’s overdraft bill (about $118 a year as of 2014, the last time it was thoroughly studied) is far less than the average annual credit-card interest payment (which clocks in at $1,657).
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
To start with, GenAI systems that are to be deployed and that are already live need to be assessed thoroughly against the requirements of the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF.
—Kaushik Srinivasan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
If this isn’t done thoroughly, mistakes can occur.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
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Troublingly, Cal Fire’s flawed models systematically underestimate logging emissions and overestimate regrowth, conveniently ignoring how climate change hamstrings regrowth and fuels wildfires that release yet more emissions.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Power is delivered through a 9-speed transmission and fully variable all-wheel drive system.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This is when a bone gets knocked out of its joint either partially or completely.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lecornu will now have to steer a budget through France’s completely fractured parliament, macro strategists at Deutsche Bank flagged Wednesday.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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In short, The Paper doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its big brother, but that’s just fine with us.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the charter, his relationship with Fraser is totally repaired.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the hit series Severance, Tillman plays a manager at Lumon Industries, where employees have implants that enable them to become one person at work and transform into a totally different person outside of work.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sounds of the deep, burbly bass-baritone exhaust dancing atop the engine’s upper intake sounds in the treble clef—utterly magnificent.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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So far, against one former Pac-12 foe (Utah) and two Mountain West Conference schools, UCLA has been utterly outclassed.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ortega kept her glam perfectly moody, with a low, messy bun, a deep plum lip, and whisper thin eyebrows.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prettygarden One-Shoulder Formal Maxi Dress If you’re headed to a wedding this fall, don’t miss this dress that’s perfectly compact-chic—and currently 45% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Think the Dow’s 30 powerhouses are all unstoppable money machines?—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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