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
Watch your eating habits: Eat slowly, chew your food thoroughly, and try not to talk with your mouth full.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
After using or cleaning a sauna, leave the sauna heater on for a short time to allow the space to dry thoroughly.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
If a dish cracks, turn off the air fryer and cool completely before removing the glass and cleaning the air fryer thoroughly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Until then, their days are taken up by conducting science experiments, participating in spacewalks as well as sharing group meals, enjoying movie nights and even working out, which the former collegiate athletes — McClain played rugby; Ayers was a volleyball player — thoroughly enjoy.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
After using or cleaning a sauna, leave the sauna heater on for a short time to allow the space to dry thoroughly.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
If a dish cracks, turn off the air fryer and cool completely before removing the glass and cleaning the air fryer thoroughly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Until then, their days are taken up by conducting science experiments, participating in spacewalks as well as sharing group meals, enjoying movie nights and even working out, which the former collegiate athletes — McClain played rugby; Ayers was a volleyball player — thoroughly enjoy.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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And then there’s the Cowboys, who now have two receivers in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens who promise to give the Giants’ secondary headaches if it isn’t fully prepared in Week 2.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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To have this ability to contain secrets but to withhold them and have this facade with Michaela that’s totally different than the relationship with her sister, to keep all those plates spinning, that’s a tall order.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But in his ruling Wednesday, Los Angeles County Judge Huey P. Cotton said Curiel utterly failed to pursue his case in a timely manner.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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The prison drama — set to start principal photography in Ireland later this year — explores the ideas of guilt, the death penalty, and redemption, all through the lens of food of the highest order, and the world’s most infamous meal: the Ortolan.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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The future is integrated, authentic, and wholly human.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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My strong preference would be to keep Porziņģis because of his extraordinarily rare skill set, which should age reasonably well depending on health, even if this season ended so strangely for him.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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