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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
Meanwhile, roof and subfloor spaces were thoroughly vented, usually without screens, to allow for some measure of natural cooling.
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Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Rinse and dry: Rinse everything thoroughly to remove the cleaner, and then dry the sink and fixtures completely with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Cat owners and caretakers are urged to follow these tips:
Refrain from feeding cats any dairy products that have not first been pasteurized or thoroughly cooked to kill the virus.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
Several other brands make totally competent racks, but none are as unique, well made, thoroughly designed, or beautiful as what 1UP constantly pumps out.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2025
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Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
Rinse and dry: Rinse everything thoroughly to remove the cleaner, and then dry the sink and fixtures completely with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Cat owners and caretakers are urged to follow these tips:
Refrain from feeding cats any dairy products that have not first been pasteurized or thoroughly cooked to kill the virus.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
Several other brands make totally competent racks, but none are as unique, well made, thoroughly designed, or beautiful as what 1UP constantly pumps out.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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Your media and message must fully resonate with your target audience based on the objective for the ad.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But Hart is correct, no one attacks these types of plays quite like Anunoby does.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The phone also has a 120Hz display, Qi wireless charging, and a decent camera that’s not quite as nice as those on its flagship counterparts but still capable of impressive results.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The reality is that Social Security won’t go totally bankrupt if Congress doesn’t act to address its funding challenges.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics manage to be about nothing in particular yet totally intelligible.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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This wine—the crisp Pinot Bianco, the textured Chardonnay, the exotic Gewürztraminer, the elegant Pinot Noir, or the robust Lagrein—perfectly exemplify this region's quality and diversity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The video — posted by TikTok user Belle Hesse on Jan. 7 — shows hands placing a perfectly cut, phone-sized piece of sturdy cardboard inside a black phone case with an opaque screen protector.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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They’re all bound for the Sunday Family Series at Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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In another cruel twist, the 33 hostages (who are a mix of living and dead captives) will not be released all at once, but only gradually over the course of the 42-day initial phase.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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Often lauded as one of the finest filmmakers of his generation, Lynch coined a distinctive and wholly unique style of storytelling, which often involved all-American normality jarring with warped scenes of unexpected violence.—
Charlotte Owen,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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Not the best time for a movie on a wholly different scourge.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Vote below, and check back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned best dressed.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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And his route on two of them could be best described as, hey, just go find some space.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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