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
Many activists and journalists were imprisoned, press freedoms curtailed, organizations disbanded, and the Umbrella Movement was thoroughly crushed.
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Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling and preparing food, especially raw or uncooked products.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling and preparing food, especially raw or uncooked products.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The idea of splitting up the MMR vaccine isn’t new, but it has been thoroughly studied, Offit said.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling and preparing food, especially raw or uncooked products.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling and preparing food, especially raw or uncooked products.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The idea of splitting up the MMR vaccine isn’t new, but it has been thoroughly studied, Offit said.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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If the plates aren’t fully clean, repeat as needed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The story of a Louisville man charged in connection to the murder of his fiancée had not fully unraveled when he was acquitted in 1991.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chanel was obviously completely out of this world and such a thrill.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In fact, sometimes the opposite is true, as the whisky becomes overly tannic and is transformed into something totally unrecognizable.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead of enjoying the display, the men look utterly defeated.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Daria stared at the arrangement of perfectly circular reddish bruises on the woman’s back, exposed by her halter top.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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So, spending your free time on a massive project for your crush seems perfectly reasonable.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This sport is littered with clubs that have hit their nadirs and rebounded all within the timeframe of the Angels’ last winning record, the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and many more.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the Ravens are also missing numerous key pieces on defense, as defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, linebacker Roquan Smith and safety Kyle Hamilton are all injured.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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