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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
after an exhaustive search of our house, we still hadn't found the cat
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
an exhaustive survey of the nation's sexual habits
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Recent Examples of exhaustive
The Knicks are set to hire Brown after an exhaustive head coaching search that lasted nearly a month.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
Some boards have exhaustive rubrics and grading systems with benchmarks that determine the longevity of or certain perks within a superintendent's or treasurer's contract.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While not an exhaustive list of Indiana's most treasured places, these sites offer varied experiences that are all breathtaking in their own right.
—Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Stop & Shop offers grocery items galore and delivery service; Amazon’s exhaustive product offering makes for a one-stop-shop depot.
—Emily Scherny, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
Some boards have exhaustive rubrics and grading systems with benchmarks that determine the longevity of or certain perks within a superintendent's or treasurer's contract.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While not an exhaustive list of Indiana's most treasured places, these sites offer varied experiences that are all breathtaking in their own right.
—Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Stop & Shop offers grocery items galore and delivery service; Amazon’s exhaustive product offering makes for a one-stop-shop depot.
—Emily Scherny, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
Adjective
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This requires clear expectations, thorough documentation, and measuring success by deliverables rather than desk time.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Godsey said the state budget is no place for changes like this, which need thorough review and vetting.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Five Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service teams conducted comprehensive on-site assessments in Mexico this month to evaluate containment efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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For the first time, the public had access to a centralized, comprehensive online resource offering the latest research on sea level change, along with an interactive database that allowed users to explore how sea levels have changed over recent decades.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Melvin Doyle, meanwhile, has an extensive criminal record dating back to his late teens.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The liner notes for the album contain extensive interviews with Stone as well as the other original members of the Family Stone.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Even with the return of stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider, the season has gone the complete opposite way than the Braves had hoped.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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