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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
Smith said the school takes all reports seriously and is conducting a thorough investigation.
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Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
After the hearing and outside the courtroom, Reddington called Sullivan a thorough judge who was taking Clancy’s physical and mental condition seriously.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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Some wore shirts demanding more thorough investigations into the failures from the fire’s response.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Read on for the complete list of winners and nominees.—
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His plans are complete, and permits are moving forward.—
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Despite the two-month transition period since his November election, Calvo said he was not allowed to review detailed financial information about the city beyond public records such as the budget.—
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
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The system comes preloaded with a vision–language–action (VLA) large model and more than 10,000 real-world data samples, enabling it to perform complex tasks without extensive setup or calibration.—
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The Denver Police Department warned that extensive road closures are in place, and all intersections surrounding the area are closed.—
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Nominees will be put through a comprehensive and rigorous process of researching and scoring across a wide range of quantitative and qualitative criteria, including scalability, revenue and user growth, and the use of breakthrough technology.—
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In an important essay, Andrew Sullivan noted this past fall that Trump’s indecency is comprehensive in style and substance.—
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This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.—
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The simple addition of zipper detailing adds a preppy energy to the top.—
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
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The ‘shoppable’ element here is exhaustive.—
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Here’s a non-exhaustive list where protests are planned in Southern California, according to demonstrations listed online.—
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The Hour of the Wolf is a far-ranging memoir about motherhood, art, family, and the way that a dog’s unconditional love can offer a rare opportunity for healing.—
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The state recently launched a project providing unconditional monthly checks — averaging $500 — to families who have abused or neglected their children.—
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“Thorough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorough. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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