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
Wash the board with hot, soapy water to remove the lemon or vinegar, and dry thoroughly.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
That could mean taking a complaint around systemic issues and investigating it thoroughly.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
All of Martinez’s dishes, beginning with an enticing array of tapas, are thoroughly grounded in Iberian food culture and adamantly based on seasonality.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Despite claims that every single individual deported was thoroughly vetted, immigration officials have provided scant evidence.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
That could mean taking a complaint around systemic issues and investigating it thoroughly.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
All of Martinez’s dishes, beginning with an enticing array of tapas, are thoroughly grounded in Iberian food culture and adamantly based on seasonality.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Despite claims that every single individual deported was thoroughly vetted, immigration officials have provided scant evidence.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly
Adverb
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Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Flagg calmly drained both, pushing the margin back to seven — and fully out of reach.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey's and Massachusetts' income tax rates are quite high (10.8 percent and 9 percent, respectively), but Louisiana's is only 3 percent.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Though Blue had dismissed Dave utterly, his words had apparently resonated.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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There can be lots of falsehoods that the AI assumes to be utterly true.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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His perfectly legal torpedo bats have barrels closer to the handle and have appeared in the hands of current Yankees Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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This kind of effect—where the belly button almost winds up looking like a round puzzle piece—can occur if the surgeon makes a perfectly round incision that’s visible on the surface of the stomach, instead of making incisions inside the belly button itself.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some are as reliable as Old Faithful; others pose challenges for owners not wholly committed to their care and feeding.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the things Hardy does best — one of the things that made his performance in the Venom films so much better than the Venom films themselves — is play a man who isn’t wholly comfortable in his own skin and always seems on the verge of ripping off his own flesh to reveal what’s underneath.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix would go on to lose this game, and lose the finals as well, but despite the heartbreaking loss things were still looking up for the franchise.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Even better, the formula is ophthalmologist- and dermatologist-tested.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughly. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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