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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
they researched the issue thoroughly before deciding how to vote
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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
Be sure to allow excess water to drain away thoroughly.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Summoning an unshakable atmosphere in the vein of John Carpenter’s Halloween, Dougherty crafts a thoroughly consistent anthology film.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
According to Cris August, director of OC Ghosts & Legends in Southern California, paranormal or supernatural activity should only be considered after all other logical explanations have been thoroughly ruled out.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Discover which essential items deserve a spot on your cleaning checklist, along with tips to ensure they are cleaned properly and thoroughly.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Summoning an unshakable atmosphere in the vein of John Carpenter’s Halloween, Dougherty crafts a thoroughly consistent anthology film.
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
According to Cris August, director of OC Ghosts & Legends in Southern California, paranormal or supernatural activity should only be considered after all other logical explanations have been thoroughly ruled out.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Discover which essential items deserve a spot on your cleaning checklist, along with tips to ensure they are cleaned properly and thoroughly.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
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Prohibiting smoking is the only way to fully protect us from secondhand smoke exposure.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These flashbacks are presented without audio, as though the sound of Jonathan’s voice and Catherine’s own crying are too excruciating to fully recall.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Just like many areas that saw a surge of visitors seeking outdoor adventure during COVID, Sedona’s popularity—which was already quite high—soared further.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Yet, at least once, maybe twice a month, they get totally wasted and the wife calls me and rambles on incoherently.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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People who were totally loyal to him, that follow orders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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After looking utterly hopeless offensively for two months, UCLA has ground out three straight wins, riding a strong secondary and suddenly improved ground game into a trip to Washington this weekend.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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These women have sometimes gone through decades of being made to feel utterly worthless.Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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In another old photo with a couple of deep scratches (below), the filter worked better, if not perfectly.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The dish fits perfectly with Julia Rivera’s cooking style, which fuses her family’s Korean cuisine with other cuisines, like Mexican. Tokio, in Denver’s Ballpark district, also keeps cheesy ramen, Cremoso Diablo, on the menu.Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Up until now, the DC universe’s TV presence has been scattered all across the network and streaming landscape, from the Greg Berlanti–produced CW shows in the Arrowverse to Fox’s Gotham to Max’s animated Harley Quinn series — but almost entirely excluded from the TV-awards conversation.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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This tour is what Kenya’s Big North and helicopter safaris are all about — the chance to experience something entirely raw, unfiltered, and removed from the outside world.Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Today about half of the hotels it wholly or partially owns are operated through Marriott brands, including three from its The Luxury Collection, a Sheraton on Okinawa and two Edition properties in Tokyo.James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, Trump's skit was not wholly original, either.Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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This headlamp is versatile enough for most activities, though well suited for running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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