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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
Lake Nona’s dominance was thorough.
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Zuccarello jumped in with a thorough explanation of the off-ice mentorship that fuels their on-ice success.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
On boosting public involvement in City Hall decisions and increasing transparency, Crosby and Coyne said the City Council needs to slow decision-making down to allow more thorough reviews and more public input.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) conducted a thorough inspection of our facility just last week, found absolutely no wrongdoings, and fully renewed our license.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Zuccarello jumped in with a thorough explanation of the off-ice mentorship that fuels their on-ice success.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
On boosting public involvement in City Hall decisions and increasing transparency, Crosby and Coyne said the City Council needs to slow decision-making down to allow more thorough reviews and more public input.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) conducted a thorough inspection of our facility just last week, found absolutely no wrongdoings, and fully renewed our license.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Not when the meltdown is that complete, that historic, that humiliating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Focus on what’s essential, complete one thing well, and let that steady your pace throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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But the summary lacks any kind of detailed explanation of which tests were run and under what conditions.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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The California Department of Insurance (CDI) collects detailed data on how insurers handle claims through Market Conduct Annual Statements, but insurance companies have lobbied to stop company-specific data from being released.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So Whaffle’s strict period accuracy requires extensive research.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are products have a short, simple ingredient lists that are easy to understand for regular consumers and are free from additives.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Sometimes this involved simple in-person observations.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Church did not, however, neglect the National Academy, and in 1849—in the midst of bloody riots pitting nativists against immigrants and New York’s working class against the wealthy—he was promoted to full academician status.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Inter Miami was in full control at the start of the match, scoring the first three goals to pull ahead 3-0 in the first half.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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The Department underwent an exhaustive effort to collect all records in its possession responsive to the Act.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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At the same time, the list of what a child needs has become exhaustive and tyrannical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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In the ’90s, Garber developed a reputation for intellectual risk-taking with a series of psychoanalytically inflected books on topics including cross-dressing, real estate, and Americans’ reliance on dogs for unconditional love.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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