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
Wash the board with hot, soapy water to remove the lemon or vinegar, and dry thoroughly.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
That could mean taking a complaint around systemic issues and investigating it thoroughly.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
All of Martinez’s dishes, beginning with an enticing array of tapas, are thoroughly grounded in Iberian food culture and adamantly based on seasonality.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Despite claims that every single individual deported was thoroughly vetted, immigration officials have provided scant evidence.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
That could mean taking a complaint around systemic issues and investigating it thoroughly.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
All of Martinez’s dishes, beginning with an enticing array of tapas, are thoroughly grounded in Iberian food culture and adamantly based on seasonality.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Despite claims that every single individual deported was thoroughly vetted, immigration officials have provided scant evidence.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
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Read's lawyers had long accused him of harboring conflicts of interest and not fully disclosing his personal relationships to multiple witnesses involved in the case.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just two cases have occurred in people fully vaccinated with the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, according to the data.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The northern lights have been quite active from certain areas across the United States, giving stargazers a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the rare phenomenon.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adult Tai was such a fascinating character in Season 1, and she’s been totally ruined in the following seasons.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There can be lots of falsehoods that the AI assumes to be utterly true.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Though Blue had dismissed Dave utterly, his words had apparently resonated.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for something well-rounded, ideally appointment and perfectly located, this is easily the best stay in the city.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Substrate Checkmate The fact that cloud-native applications (in so many instances) fail to be wholly integrated with the lower substrate services that underpin them is enough to upset any self-respecting cloud architect.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At Stella McCartney’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear runway show during Paris Fashion Week, Macron wore a tiger-print midi dress with a tie-neck detail, paired with edgy thigh-high boots, wholly demonstrating the versatility of her wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data on Thursday showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The news arrives just last year after the Academy’s historic announcement of a best casting category, which will be awarded for the first time at the 98th ceremony in 2026.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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