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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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
Building on the roots of decades of branding from the mid-1900s, Scout Motors, though a thoroughly American company in terms of product and engineering, is financed under the Volkswagen Group umbrella.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Parra echoes the importance of removing product thoroughly.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
That includes thoroughly reviewing and discussing the extensive safety and efficacy data of the vaccines, the balance of their benefits and harms, equity considerations, and the feasibility and resource implications of their removal.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Last night, New York’s illustrious Democrats selected the thoroughly absurd Zohran Mamdani to be their standard-bearer in November — and, by the looks of it, the contest was not particularly close.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 25 June 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Parra echoes the importance of removing product thoroughly.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
That includes thoroughly reviewing and discussing the extensive safety and efficacy data of the vaccines, the balance of their benefits and harms, equity considerations, and the feasibility and resource implications of their removal.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Last night, New York’s illustrious Democrats selected the thoroughly absurd Zohran Mamdani to be their standard-bearer in November — and, by the looks of it, the contest was not particularly close.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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The Switch 2 title is DK’s first big adventure since 2014’s Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and only the second fully 3D game in the franchise after 1999’s Donkey Kong 64.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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The contract is not fully guaranteed; however, Wilson — the Nets’ second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — is a rotation player and considered part of the team’s future as its rebuild continues.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The craft beer landscape was quite different when the Maltose Falcons formed their homebrewing club in California 51 years ago.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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The build features totally custom bodywork with a removable hardtop, a hot-rod V12 engine and a five-speed manual transmission—all in green over tan, of course.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The volume of the baggy jean demands direction, and a brown boot can provide a visual anchor that prevents the outfit from totally overflowing.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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The second half display utterly knocked the belief out of Juventus.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The spa decor is modern and luxurious, and everything on offer is designed to be utterly relaxing.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Paneer Masala Fries At Roots Indian Bistro in Los Angeles, a bold reimagining of California’s beloved animal-style fries, featuring perfectly crispy golden fries topped with generous chunks of creamy paneer cheese and marinated in an aromatic masala blend.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Caramel and banana complement each other perfectly in this recipe submitted by Southern Living reader Mary Vail-Grube.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Only 62 were businesses wholly owned by foreign companies, while 112 were joint ventures with the Cuban government.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Any designer or architect worth their salt will tell you that having an inspired client, wholly engaged in the conceptual and aesthetic underpinnings of a commission, is an enormous boon to the prospect of original creative expression.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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While Chelsea will be more on the defensive, advance with a draw as well, ES Tunis can only advance with a maximum point effort.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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This placed the series in the top 10 new series debuts in the U.S. in particular and was at one point No. 1 on Prime Video in the United States as well.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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