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thoroughly

[thur-uh-lee, thuhr‐] / ˈθɜr ə li, ˈθʌr‐ /




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Thoroughly good-natured, entertaining and occasionally suggestive of “Jackass” in a batting helmet, “Return of the Clowns” will be preceded by a Clowns-Bananas game from Cincinnati at 7 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Thoroughly water the soil and wait for the first round of weed seeds to germinate.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Thoroughly investigating one patient’s complaint means running behind in clinic and upsetting patients with later appointment slots.

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022

Thoroughly demoralized, I dragged my mom out of the store.

From The Verge • Aug. 11, 2022

Then he pushes speaker and I hear, “Good evening. Thank you for calling Thoroughly Thespian. How can I help you?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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