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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
Let’s really make this as exhaustive as possible.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
There is an exhaustive list of traditional Asian therapies available as well as some modern salon offerings.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Their multi-omic analysis, published in Cell Reports Medicine, is described as the most exhaustive study ever conducted on a supercentenarian.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
The above four rates and terms represent some of the more attractive options, but this list is not exhaustive, and there are plenty of other accounts worth considering now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
There is an exhaustive list of traditional Asian therapies available as well as some modern salon offerings.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Their multi-omic analysis, published in Cell Reports Medicine, is described as the most exhaustive study ever conducted on a supercentenarian.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
The above four rates and terms represent some of the more attractive options, but this list is not exhaustive, and there are plenty of other accounts worth considering now.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaustive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Each specimen was weighed and put in the same-sized containers filled with superworm larvae to determine the optimal ratio of larvae to specimen for thorough cleaning without damaging bones.
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Those subtle cues usually reveal whether housekeeping is thorough or simply surface-level.
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Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
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For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
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Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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