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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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2
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
By contrast, a deep clean requires you to empty the refrigerator, do a thorough scrub-down of the interior (including the shelves and bins), wash and dust the outside, and fully clean the floor under, behind, and around the fridge.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
The home would also need a thorough clearing of snakes and snake debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
That improvement, and the thorough checks, persuaded ATLAS to use NSBI more broadly going forward.
—Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
The home would also need a thorough clearing of snakes and snake debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
That improvement, and the thorough checks, persuaded ATLAS to use NSBI more broadly going forward.
—Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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To maintain growth, the company expanded the platform into a complete business admin service while also taking a risk on expanding to the U.S.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Pros: Deep tech focus, detailed job filters and trusted by major tech employers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The Women’s European Championship gets under way on Wednesday and our writers have spent recent months studying the teams to bring you detailed guides for all of the 16 competing nations.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Miller, who had written only a brief outline at this point, wanted to visualize the film and effectively created an extensive graphic novel in the process.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But if there’s an old-world atmosphere here, the amenities are also firmly up to date: there’s a surprisingly extensive list of complimentary activities on offer, from pasta-making classes to painting lessons.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Based on her own rigorous reporting, interviews, and research, Meltzer delivers the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin to date.—
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1 July 2025
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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Start your day like a pro with simple morning cleaning habits that keep your home feeling fresh, organized, and under control.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Free agency hasn’t formally started yet, but the Miami Heat’s roster is already almost full.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Two crates full of Sam’s Club water bottles resting in ice baths sit beneath them.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Stop & Shop offers grocery items galore and delivery service; Amazon’s exhaustive product offering makes for a one-stop-shop depot.—
Emily Scherny,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The website Emojipedia, aiming to provide an exhaustive catalog of emoji, arrived in 2013.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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The report comes a day after the European Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unconditional release of all hostages, and a permanent end to all hostilities.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Chara appeared in court in London on June 18, and was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on Aug. 20, meaning that the group could still play at Glastonbury.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 June 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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