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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
Following an exhaustive search for a suitable streaming technology specialist with which to partner, the company finally settled on Silent Angel.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The ‘shoppable’ element here is exhaustive.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Here’s a non-exhaustive list where protests are planned in Southern California, according to demonstrations listed online.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
In this unique narrative experiment, Rosenkrantz asks Hujar to narrate the events of the previous day in minute, exhaustive detail, resulting in a film that illustrates the life of the creative mind through both the quotidian and the imaginative.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The ‘shoppable’ element here is exhaustive.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Here’s a non-exhaustive list where protests are planned in Southern California, according to demonstrations listed online.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
In this unique narrative experiment, Rosenkrantz asks Hujar to narrate the events of the previous day in minute, exhaustive detail, resulting in a film that illustrates the life of the creative mind through both the quotidian and the imaginative.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Breece said her office takes on complex cases, and the investigations are intended to be thorough, not quick.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Courts have confirmed that Puerto Rico’s medical licensing system is just as thorough and comprehensive as the USMLE.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Legislation introduced by state Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, (D-Whittier) on Monday would require the FAIR Plan to offer more comprehensive policies, hire more staff and address complaints by policyholders in a faster manner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s truly never been a better time to take care of your skin in such a comprehensive way.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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For an extensive listing of my well-over one hundred analyses and postings, see the link here and the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other artists gets political Billie Eilish also spoke out against ICE on stage at the Grammys, but viewers at home did not hear the full extent of her comments.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Clintons could face a similar outcome, as the House rules measure is expected to pass and it will then be brought to the full chamber for a vote.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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Hivemind enables defense systems to sense, decide, and act, allowing autonomous platforms to adapt to dynamic environments, avoid threats, and complete missions without human intervention.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The agency said the case will be handed over to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office for review once the probe is complete.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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