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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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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
Plus, the odor-resistant, antibacterial silicone head makes for an even thorough clean.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This kit also comes with two exclusive tools for a more thorough clean and the brand’s Spot & Stain formula.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
After a thorough clean, empty the vacuum’s dust cup with a single touch for easy cleanup.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Because all design blocks must be completed and ready for final comparison, verification teams wait until signoff stages to perform thorough checks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This kit also comes with two exclusive tools for a more thorough clean and the brand’s Spot & Stain formula.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
After a thorough clean, empty the vacuum’s dust cup with a single touch for easy cleanup.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Because all design blocks must be completed and ready for final comparison, verification teams wait until signoff stages to perform thorough checks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorough
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With restaurants closed, and a complete ban on having people outside of your bubble—let alone chefs—in your home, their entire business model disappeared overnight.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump allies had been concerned that a successful effort to derail Hegseth’s candidacy would empower opposition to other nominees, undermining his projections of complete dominance of the party.Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, an e-commerce platform may need more detailed product feedback to enhance recommendations.Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many of the funerary engravings that have been found are much longer and more detailed than the one in Blais’ studio.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Crane hired Brown, in part, for his extensive experience in player evaluation.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Successfully navigating a career change requires a comprehensive understanding of the new industry and skillfully marketing your transferable skills to prospective employers.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maybe the key to a truly satisfying vacation in 2025 is simple: more of it.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The fields of law and insurance are extremely complicated for the layperson, with documents full of terms and concepts that may as well be a foreign language to those unfamiliar with them.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This week will be full of economic releases ahead of the slower Christmas holiday week.Bill Stone, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, Emery uses exhaustive methods to instil his teaching into players and, off the field, prefers to keep a distance.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bárbara Enríquez, the production designer, and Carolina Caicedo, the producer, are prime examples; both speak passionately about the exhaustive work done so far.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, did not warrant front page coverage.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
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In June, Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony charges, but he has now been granted a full and unconditional pardon by his father, covering all potential offenses committed from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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