1
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
Potential areas of study should include current regulations and a thorough review, via the literature, about the evidence.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
This variety provides the most thorough coverage, a mask-like foundation that goes on thick but still manages not to look too thick on your face.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 13 Aug. 2025
Incorporating thorough quality assurance processes tailored to address AI-specific security vulnerabilities is essential.
—Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This permit allows for up to 800 megawatts electric (MWe) of nuclear power and followed a thorough environmental and safety review that remains valid through 2039.
—Daniel Stout, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
This variety provides the most thorough coverage, a mask-like foundation that goes on thick but still manages not to look too thick on your face.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 13 Aug. 2025
Incorporating thorough quality assurance processes tailored to address AI-specific security vulnerabilities is essential.
—Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This permit allows for up to 800 megawatts electric (MWe) of nuclear power and followed a thorough environmental and safety review that remains valid through 2039.
—Daniel Stout, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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According to The Wall Street Journal, the main house has five bedrooms and is complete with mountain views.—
Kaycee Sloan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Where The Last Mile Breaks Brands often assume that once the package leaves the warehouse, the customer journey is complete.—
Brandon Batchelor,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Refer to the school map for detailed driving directions.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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On July 27, the day of the inking of the agreement, neither party offered a detailed steer on what would or wouldn’t be included in the E.U.’s annual spending tally.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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In addition, showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar recently sat down for an extensive interview about the show and its future.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 30,000 records in the directory were explicitly marked as nongovernment, but this label was far from comprehensive.—
Pratheek Rebala,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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For Zander, who has spent three decades championing play as a form of healing, the solution lies in something deceptively simple: rediscovering the human joy of play.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Mountaineers’ offense was on full display, and the senior was a part of the show.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, investors are also still waiting to see the full impact of Trump's sweeping tariffs on the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
30 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the response to Coppola’s cross-country tour came off less like the beginnings of an underground fan base, and more like a film community tolerating an auteur’s exhaustive defense of his work.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Aug. 2025
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These figures are almost certainly undercounts: The data is likely not exhaustive and the real number of Cubans currently targeted by immigration authorities is likely higher.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Chris McGrath/Getty Images Just imagine if the Russian leader were to announce not only a commitment to peace but also an unconditional pledge to return the 20,000 Ukrainian children his forces have illegally abducted since the full-scale invasion of February 2022.—
Irwin Redlener,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Osborn sided with the remaining two factions, demanding immediate and unconditional emancipation and boycotting products from places that used slave labor.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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