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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
had thorough access to the files for her research
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
thorough analysis of the current crisis in Asia
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
a thorough search of the office that turned up no evidence of wrongdoing
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a very thorough textbook on respiratory disorders
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Recent Examples of thorough
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
This clarifying shampoo is thick and thorough and did a great job absorbing grease at my roots and mid-shaft after a long day at work.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Some clubs now prefer to do their transfer business in a more discreet, analytical and thorough fashion, rather than leaning on contacts and gut feel for a player.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Tuesday’s thorough 7-0 victory, their third shutout in four games, extended the best beginning to a season in club history.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
This clarifying shampoo is thick and thorough and did a great job absorbing grease at my roots and mid-shaft after a long day at work.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Some clubs now prefer to do their transfer business in a more discreet, analytical and thorough fashion, rather than leaning on contacts and gut feel for a player.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Tuesday’s thorough 7-0 victory, their third shutout in four games, extended the best beginning to a season in club history.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Factoring in Cunningham working himself back into a complete All-Star, playoff-caliber level only adds weight to these games.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Engaging with this data, these states are able to create a much more complete picture of what maternal health care looks like.—
Antonio Reynoso,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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This led to a detailed dialogue that was quite interesting and factored those facets into further advice about my mental health going forward.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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True cut glass is created by artists moving a piece of glass against round blades in detailed patterns.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The program aired extensive allegations against Brand.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sheer scale and complexity mean that truly comprehensive interpretability is still a distant goal.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Magic already entered a full game ahead of No. 8 Atlanta (37-42) in the East standings.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Following an exhaustive, two-day-long search, the U.S. Coast Guard ended its search for Robbins.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Respondents were asked about their perceptions of aspects of the war, including the U.S. proposal for a temporary unconditional ceasefire and the termination of Washington's aid for Ukraine.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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