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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Again, the exact mechanism of the pain relief caused by placebos is not fully understood.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Flagg calmly drained both, pushing the margin back to seven — and fully out of reach.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t quite the same thing, because Pornchai isn’t the heir to a family fortune and intends for a more straightforward partnership.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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In this sense, artificial intelligence remains quite unlike, and less capable than, human intelligence.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Understandably, the fans feel totally disillusioned.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But her danceable bops are not the only reason to buy a ticket to her show: Lipa’s high-fashion tour looks are totally worth travelling to catch a glimpse of, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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For my money, those are the two best teams in the Eastern Conference, and the challenge for the Penguins in those two buildings will be utterly immense.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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That renders every emotional moment (what made the original Lion King so terrific) utterly lifeless.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Just like in racing, where every component must be perfectly tuned, in tailoring, the fit and craftsmanship make all the difference.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Is there a movie genre more perfectly suited to the couch co-op treatment than the teen slasher?—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Some are as reliable as Old Faithful; others pose challenges for owners not wholly committed to their care and feeding.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the things Hardy does best — one of the things that made his performance in the Venom films so much better than the Venom films themselves — is play a man who isn’t wholly comfortable in his own skin and always seems on the verge of ripping off his own flesh to reveal what’s underneath.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Few figures embody this principle better than Steve Jobs, whose narrative of innovation, resilience, and reinvention continues to inspire long after his passing.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Like most ambitious turkey hunters, Rone was in the woods well before daylight on opening day.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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