1
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
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
This clarifying shampoo is thick and thorough and did a great job absorbing grease at my roots and mid-shaft after a long day at work.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Some clubs now prefer to do their transfer business in a more discreet, analytical and thorough fashion, rather than leaning on contacts and gut feel for a player.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Tuesday’s thorough 7-0 victory, their third shutout in four games, extended the best beginning to a season in club history.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
This clarifying shampoo is thick and thorough and did a great job absorbing grease at my roots and mid-shaft after a long day at work.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Some clubs now prefer to do their transfer business in a more discreet, analytical and thorough fashion, rather than leaning on contacts and gut feel for a player.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Tuesday’s thorough 7-0 victory, their third shutout in four games, extended the best beginning to a season in club history.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The website Time and Date also provides detailed information about where and when to see the phenomenon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI scans Purpose: MRIs are scans that can create detailed images of the internal structures of the body, including organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sheer scale and complexity mean that truly comprehensive interpretability is still a distant goal.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The simplest way, Studholme suggests, is to use one group of neutrals or a tone on tone graduation of the same color, such as Pigeon, Blue Gray, Muzzle and Cromarty from Farrow & Ball, for example.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Asked who’d buy these gold cards during an Oval Office meeting with reporters in February, Trump had a simple answer.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Read the full story by Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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This class is full, please call 858-756-3041 to be added to the waitlist.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hopefully, the Joplin and Ronstadt projects will follow Be My Baby’s lead and focus on a singular moment in the musician’s saga, instead of an exhaustive life story start-to-finish.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Respondents were asked about their perceptions of aspects of the war, including the U.S. proposal for a temporary unconditional ceasefire and the termination of Washington's aid for Ukraine.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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