The doctor examines the patient thoroughly.

Meaning: This means the doctor is checking the patient's body and asking questions to learn more about the problem.

Choice of Words: Thoroughly means in a complete and careful way. Examines means to look at something carefully to find out more about it. When you put them together, "Examines thoroughly" means the doctor is looking at the patient carefully to find out more about the problem.

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