Containing
Thorough and containing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thorough" instead an adjective "Containing".
Thorough
Thorough adjective - Having no exceptions or restrictions.
Containing and thorough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Containing" instead an adjective "Thorough".
Nearby Words: thoroughly, thoroughness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Richard Evans, historian and professor of Modern History at Cambridge University, who was hired as an expert witness for Penguin and Lipstadt, produced a report containing a thorough analysis of Irving's entire work, which was presented as evidence.
Source: Deader Than Disco / Literature
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