How to Use thoroughly in a Sentence

thoroughly

adverb
  • Swirl to thoroughly rinse away the suds and drain once more.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The Kaiser 4 is padded with firm, cold-cure foam that thoroughly fills the chair back and seat.
    PCMAG, 10 June 2024
  • The key is to thoroughly research the best process and paint for your type of floor and to not skip any steps.
    Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2023
  • When ready to cook, rinse the turkey thoroughly and pat dry.
    Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The rest of the more than 90-minute-long speech was thoroughly confusing.
    Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • Add bourbon: Add the spirits to the ice, and stir to thoroughly mix the bourbon and chill it rapidly.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
  • If the leaves aren’t thoroughly mulched, make a second pass over the area, mowing in rows that are 90 degrees to the first rows.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • When thoroughly dry, remove the leaves and thorns and use them for décor.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Cover the bowl and shake it to thoroughly coat with the seasoning.
    Clarissa Wei, Saveur, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Once bubbling, add pecan halves and stir thoroughly to coat.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Engage with your team early and thoroughly in the process.
    Kristin Marquet, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
  • They were all spared the same level of grilling, though the same topics were thoroughly explored.
    Ana Marie Cox, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
  • Your piercer will clean the septum of the nose thoroughly before piercing the needle through.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
  • No bags are allowed in (if a bag is needed, it is thoroughly checked).
    Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Opt for these best-selling towels that are soft, durable, and thoroughly dry you off.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Once the back of the baffle and recessed housing are clean and thoroughly dry, pop the baffle back into place.
    USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Surfaces around the plant also seemed hard to clean thoroughly.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2023
  • As the hot dogs pass through the system, they're cooked thoroughly and smoked for texture, flavor, and color.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 29 July 2024
  • Rinse the reservoir thoroughly, fill it with fresh water, and run a cleansing brew.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Remove meat from ham hocks: Cool ham hocks, and thoroughly remove all fat and bone.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Attempting to clean a car seat thoroughly can feel like an Olympic sport.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 July 2023
  • Even though this isn't what fans have been asking for, they were still thoroughly amused by Deschanel's post.
    Maggie Horton, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Soak thoroughly then add your vegetables and then mix in your ground beef.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Leave on for three to seven minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Next, clean and dry the tiles thoroughly before painting.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023
  • That base is thoroughly blended with thick, soft spaghetti noodles and big shreds of pork that have a great smoky bite.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Clean electric can openers with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Another way to prevent illness is to thoroughly wash vegetables and fruits before using them.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Maintain hygiene: Always wash your hands thoroughly before handling your lenses.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024

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