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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
Back in 2023, USA TODAY published an exhaustive database of the nation’s deadliest occupations, based on fatality data for 2021.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
In aerospace engineering, exhaustive documentation isn’t bureaucracy, but a force for accountability.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Renting a car to explore the island isn’t necessary, given the exhaustive list of excursions offered directly at the resort.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Deep cleaning your oven can be an exhaustive, daunting task that, let’s face it, no one really wants to do.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
In aerospace engineering, exhaustive documentation isn’t bureaucracy, but a force for accountability.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Renting a car to explore the island isn’t necessary, given the exhaustive list of excursions offered directly at the resort.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Deep cleaning your oven can be an exhaustive, daunting task that, let’s face it, no one really wants to do.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Before any surgery, patients undergo thorough medical and psychological evaluations to ensure readiness, both physically and emotionally.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police are conducting a thorough investigation with the assistance of multiple law enforcement partners.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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As such, each festivalgoer will also be provided with a comprehensive guide to staying healthy while in Costa Rica that’s been developed in partnership with local doctors, health professionals and the Costa Rican Ministry of Health.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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The extensive archaeological study covered an area of over three-quarters of a mile.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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His work has been so extensive, France’s minister of culture awarded him the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres this year.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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Foden has improved the defensive side of his game to the point that Guardiola trusts him to play a more complete role in the centre of the pitch, but going with such a fluid line-up does risk exposing City on the counter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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