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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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2
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
By contrast, a deep clean requires you to empty the refrigerator, do a thorough scrub-down of the interior (including the shelves and bins), wash and dust the outside, and fully clean the floor under, behind, and around the fridge.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
The home would also need a thorough clearing of snakes and snake debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
That improvement, and the thorough checks, persuaded ATLAS to use NSBI more broadly going forward.
—Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
The home would also need a thorough clearing of snakes and snake debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
That improvement, and the thorough checks, persuaded ATLAS to use NSBI more broadly going forward.
—Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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Once complete, it is supposed to house up to 3,000 detainees a day at a cost of $450 million a year.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The disappearance of such detailed emissions data removes immediate pressure and scrutiny, allowing polluters to continue claiming to take action to curb emissions while doing nothing of the sort.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But the attempt to throw a lifeline to the fossil fuel industry could be too little, too late, as detailed in this New Yorker article by Bill McKibben.—
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semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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Melvin Doyle, meanwhile, has an extensive criminal record dating back to his late teens.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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But if there’s an old-world atmosphere here, the amenities are also firmly up to date: there’s a surprisingly extensive list of complimentary activities on offer, from pasta-making classes to painting lessons.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is compact and simple as standard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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These patterns are muted, simple, and still full of personality, like this pillow cover in indigo which looks exactly suited to a couch in a captain’s quarters, yacht-appropriate, or like a great porch nap pillow along a white rattan sofa.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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That's why the attorney general and the FBI director pledged at the president's direction to do an exhaustive review of all of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and his death.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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An exhaustive in-depth investigation by The Post — okay, fine, a few conversations with staffers in Utah’s program — didn’t reveal any concrete answers to this particular riddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The report comes a day after the European Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unconditional release of all hostages, and a permanent end to all hostilities.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Chara appeared in court in London on June 18, and was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on Aug. 20, meaning that the group could still play at Glastonbury.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 June 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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