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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
Here is a subjective and by no means exhaustive list of 13 native plants with gorgeous flowers.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Those conditions included armed surveillance, beds without mattresses, one toilet for 31 workers, unrefrigerated food, workers’ passports and salaries being withheld, and exhaustive work without rest.
—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Ophuls mixed period footage and incisive, often exhaustive interviews, adding to the public’s understanding of the complex issues his films tackled.
—Richard Natale, Variety, 26 May 2025
The most meaningful thread of the entire episode involves Fielder filling out an exhaustive health form for the FAA and getting stuck on the question of his own anxiety.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 May 2025
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Those conditions included armed surveillance, beds without mattresses, one toilet for 31 workers, unrefrigerated food, workers’ passports and salaries being withheld, and exhaustive work without rest.
—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Ophuls mixed period footage and incisive, often exhaustive interviews, adding to the public’s understanding of the complex issues his films tackled.
—Richard Natale, Variety, 26 May 2025
The most meaningful thread of the entire episode involves Fielder filling out an exhaustive health form for the FAA and getting stuck on the question of his own anxiety.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
Adjective
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When developing a data infrastructure for healthcare, your first task is thorough planning and design.—
Salman Shahid,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The formula provides a gorgeous lather and gives my hair and scalp a thorough cleanse without leaving my strands feeling stripped.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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His injuries left him unable to work, leading to financial woes that were exacerbated by extensive hospital bills for medical care, diagnostic tests and therapy, Moore wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Now, the Hornets play at the Spectrum Center in uptown, which is undergoing extensive renovations.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Andres did not play in the first meeting between the schools and did not play a full game in the second meeting.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Make sure your browser supports WebGL to see the full version.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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To maintain growth, the company expanded the platform into a complete business admin service while also taking a risk on expanding to the U.S.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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