thoroughly

adverb

ˈthər-(ˌ)ō-lē How to pronounce thoroughly (audio)
Definition of thoroughlynext
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 It’s also recommended to discard the outer two to three layers of the leaves and thoroughly wash the remaining inner leaves before using. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Follow these simple steps to disassemble every Owala model and thoroughly wash your bottle every time. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 It’s recommended to instead buy whole heads of lettuce, discard the outer two or three layers of leaves, and then wash the rest thoroughly. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 Washing produce thoroughly with water or with a produce wash can help reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis infection. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thoroughly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
  1. systematically
  2. fully
  3. completely
  4. quite
  5. totally
  6. utterly
  7. perfectly
  8. all
Adverb
  • These two drivers are poised to reaccelerate earnings by increasing high-margin recurring revenue and applying DBS to systematically improve Masimo's margins.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • So, how could a raccoon, an animal that evolved over hundreds of millions of years to adapt itself perfectly to swampy forests, find such runaway success living amid the most destructive and systematically ruthless species ever to exist?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • The man behind the wheel overrode driver-assistance features and fully pressed the car’s accelerator, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
    — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • However, they are not banded, so their activity will not be fully tracked.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Communists want to end capitalism and replace it with a system where almost all private property is outlawed and the economy is completely run by the state.
    — Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • The north offers something completely different to the south.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • The stakes for new avatar don’t feel quite as high—the specific circumstances around the former was a perfect storm that'll be tough to duplicate—but the music isn’t any less potent for it.
    — Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • SpaceX tried to launch the Starship megarocket on its 13th test flight today but couldn't quite pull it off.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Bond has always been an intriguing vessel; by design, the spy is detached and isolated, a character who can disappear into the shadows and emerge totally fixated on a new mission with his past loves and losses brushed off with ease.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • There’s something powerful about pairing a hundred-year-old heritage object with something that feels totally of-the-moment.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • Their semi-final against France is an utterly tantalising prospect; a classic clash of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • And in that regard, Ferrari has utterly outdone itself, especially following the Luce EV debacle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • The set up is fairly basic but perfectly presentable and for families, the functionality will be much more welcome than fancy tech, especially the small balcony/patio, dining table and kitchenette in the slightly larger rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • So, how could a raccoon, an animal that evolved over hundreds of millions of years to adapt itself perfectly to swampy forests, find such runaway success living amid the most destructive and systematically ruthless species ever to exist?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Bellingham deserves a mention, too; his tireless running in-behind defences has created space for Kane all through the tournament, while his colossal defensive efforts have helped to maintain balance across the team.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Instead of building parts one layer at a time, the system hardens the printing material all at once, producing seamless structures.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
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