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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
Though not exhaustive, here are a few rules Hoosier protesters must follow, according to the ACLU of Indiana.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
These parts are then welded or bonded together, with each part subject to exhaustive testing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no exhaustive list of conditions covered by the pass.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Crucially, this new exoplanet catalog is not meant to be an exhaustive list of potentially habitable worlds.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
These parts are then welded or bonded together, with each part subject to exhaustive testing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no exhaustive list of conditions covered by the pass.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Crucially, this new exoplanet catalog is not meant to be an exhaustive list of potentially habitable worlds.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Those needs are likely to mean a more thorough dive into the transfer portal and additional exploration of the Canadian major junior leagues — two areas where Motzko’s program did not play very often.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Not just a quick pass with a vacuum, but a real, thorough clean — especially when the seasons change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Routes to reception and the concierge are also accessible, and hotel staffers receive comprehensive training on the requirements of the ADA and Human Rights Code.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Easter holiday wouldn't be complete without an egg hunt, and one church in Northern Colorado has a unique way to celebrate.—
Holly Santman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eleven months later, the transfer of knowledge is complete, and the girls emerge from the basement, equipped with their new powers, just as their family falls apart.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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