How to Use thoroughly in a Sentence

thoroughly

adverb

• The key is to thoroughly research the best process and paint for your type of floor and to not skip any steps.
  — Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2023
• Add bourbon: Add the spirits to the ice, and stir to thoroughly mix the bourbon and chill it rapidly.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
• If the leaves aren’t thoroughly mulched, make a second pass over the area, mowing in rows that are 90 degrees to the first rows.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
• When thoroughly dry, remove the leaves and thorns and use them for décor.
  — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
• Cover the bowl and shake it to thoroughly coat with the seasoning.
  — Clarissa Wei, Saveur, 30 Nov. 2023
• Once bubbling, add pecan halves and stir thoroughly to coat.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023
• Engage with your team early and thoroughly in the process.
  — Kristin Marquet, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024
• They were all spared the same level of grilling, though the same topics were thoroughly explored.
  — Ana Marie Cox, The New Republic, 18 July 2023
• Opt for these best-selling towels that are soft, durable, and thoroughly dry you off.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
• Once the back of the baffle and recessed housing are clean and thoroughly dry, pop the baffle back into place.
  — USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
• Surfaces around the plant also seemed hard to clean thoroughly.
  — Alexander Tin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2023
• Remove meat from ham hocks: Cool ham hocks, and thoroughly remove all fat and bone.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
• Attempting to clean a car seat thoroughly can feel like an Olympic sport.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 July 2023
• Even though this isn't what fans have been asking for, they were still thoroughly amused by Deschanel's post.
  — Maggie Horton, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2023
• Soak thoroughly then add your vegetables and then mix in your ground beef.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
• Next, clean and dry the tiles thoroughly before painting.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023
• That base is thoroughly blended with thick, soft spaghetti noodles and big shreds of pork that have a great smoky bite.
  — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024
• Clean electric can openers with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
• Once her brows were thoroughly filled, our tester praised this pencil for not leaving any gaps.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
• Just remember to dilute the soap properly and rinse thoroughly to avoid any residue on the skin.
  — Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
• Clean the jars thoroughly and let the children paint them using Chalk Mineral Paint.
  — Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• After the item is thoroughly soaked, gently wring out the excess water, and lay it out on a bath towel.
  — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
• Gently swirl enough hot water to saturate the grounds in the bottom of your cup thoroughly.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
• Drizzle with the dressing and toss thoroughly to combine.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024
• Items like bed sheets, towels, and phones need to be thoroughly sanitized in order to make sure your cold doesn’t linger.
  — Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 1 Oct. 2023
• Inside, a stainless steel blade works to thoroughly and evenly blend foods.
  — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
• Clean the sponge thoroughly, then dip it into clean water and wring it out well before wiping the surface clean.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2023
• Then immediately throw out the bird, mask and gloves, and thoroughly wash your hands.
  — Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 8 May 2024
• After the nut has been boiled, fermented, washed and scrubbed thoroughly and soaked for days, the meat of the nut is safe to eat, and lends an earthy, bitter chocolatey flavor to any dish.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
• Choose zig-zag mode to thoroughly cover large areas and edge mode to target tricky-to-reach dirt that gets trapped near baseboards and corners.
  — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 28 May 2024