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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
Bomb-sniffing dogs and FBI agents conducted a thorough search of the plane for explosives, but nothing was found.
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Alexandra Koch , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Advanced segmentation goes even further, using new technologies to conduct more thorough, precise analysis of customers' profiles, behavior and habits—all within a short period of time.
—Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Instead of harmless questions, someone could ask for a detailed profile on a person, and the model might generate a surprisingly thorough report.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Alexandra Koch , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Advanced segmentation goes even further, using new technologies to conduct more thorough, precise analysis of customers' profiles, behavior and habits—all within a short period of time.
—Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Instead of harmless questions, someone could ask for a detailed profile on a person, and the model might generate a surprisingly thorough report.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
Adjective
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The complete ban applies to foreign nationals from Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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The company then provides clients with a detailed report, which shows their embryo's results.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The team credits their detailed simulation to the power of cutting-edge computing.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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This integration enables marketing, sales, and service teams to gain actionable insights without requiring extensive data expertise.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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And while the shipping attacks were largely stamped out after extensive U.S. strikes earlier this year and an eventual ceasefire deal, the group continues to receive support from the Iranian regime.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The American historian Nathaniel B. Emerson wrote one of the first comprehensive books about the practice of hula in 1909.—
Sara Kehaulani Goo,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Ahead of the most important game of the year, Luke Esquivel said the key to a strong performance will be simple.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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The good news Tiller shared with media members Tuesday during an interview session at Bill Self’s basketball camp for youths is he’s been involved in non-contact drills at practice and been given a target date of July 1 for his full return.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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That Apple can support the M1 chipset some five years down the line and bring the full range of new tools, including the latest generative AI suite, should not come as a surprise.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This requires five years’ experience, almost 100 total class hours, and preparation of a 100–200-page exhaustive study of a large HOA.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The following list is by no means exhaustive of this administration's horrendous policies and ridiculous conduct.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The draft Security Council resolution had also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and others.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Todd and Julie Chrisley returned home from prison on Wednesday, May 28, after President Donald Trump issued them full and unconditional pardons.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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