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
How to get rid of fruit flies To quickly eliminate fruit flies, start by thoroughly cleaning your kitchen and removing overripe or rotting fruits and vegetables.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The relationship with the thoroughly likable Nick Anastasia as Barry Mann is believable.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Shiffrin wasn’t the only American to thoroughly dominate.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Add to that a backlog of federal immigration cases and the ongoing legal fallout from the administration’s mass-deportation push, and the result is an organization that is thoroughly overwhelmed.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The relationship with the thoroughly likable Nick Anastasia as Barry Mann is believable.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Shiffrin wasn’t the only American to thoroughly dominate.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Add to that a backlog of federal immigration cases and the ongoing legal fallout from the administration’s mass-deportation push, and the result is an organization that is thoroughly overwhelmed.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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Jim Crow laws systematically stripped them of those posts, and made America a de facto police state for Black folks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers vocally critical of the authorities are systematically denied access to public funding, regardless of their professional track record and international recognition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Service The Thompson was clearly fully staffed upon opening and there never looked to be a wait at the front desk or concierge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The crew might also spy distinct flashes of light as space rocks strike the moon — or dust floating above the edge of the moon, a mysterious phenomenon scientists have yet to understand fully.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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At that point, our planet will be gone completely.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Standing in an envy-worthy walk-in closet completely makeup-free, the Emma actress modeled a series of wardrobe staples, including a black bomber jacket, a gray wool peacoat, a leather funnel neck jacket, and a plunging V-neck cardigan.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The white men who drafted and debated and approved the Fourteenth Amendment were quite aware that its impact would extend beyond Black Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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But the increase won’t be quite fast enough, which means an elevated wildfire threat will remain across the region.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Each guest space has a different design, but there are visual through lines and an overall tight aesthetic that manages to feel both throwback (think early 20th century Marrakech, Corfu, or Cairo) and totally current (open any issue of AD).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This denim style comes with a totally fresh perspective, which means even the most basic T-shirt from your dresser drawer suddenly looks cool and modern.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In reality Mars turned out to be far more hostile – an utterly dry dust ball with scarcely any atmosphere.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leonard utterly dominated even before his clutch 3-pointer to cap the Stripes’ 48-45 victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Fresh produce, ricotta, lemon, mint, and pasta shells create a perfectly balanced creamy and crunchy spring dinner that is filling without leaving you feeling stuffed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because gravitational wave detectors like LIGO Hanford, LIGO Livingston, Virgo, and KAGRA are all at different locations on Earth, there are slight time delays between when the signals arrive in the various detectors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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We are all retired, and this friend is substantially better off financially than the rest of us.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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