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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
Did the state ask for exhaustive project revisions and clarifications?
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
So, what may be needed is a more exhaustive look at the Columbian mammoths that remained further north, where DNA is more likely to have survived the millennia since their extinction.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This list is not exhaustive and should not replace professional medical advice.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Harrowing and exhaustive, the five-episode docuseries relies heavily on found footage from within the affected communities, as well as fresh interviews with survivors and authority figures.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
So, what may be needed is a more exhaustive look at the Columbian mammoths that remained further north, where DNA is more likely to have survived the millennia since their extinction.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This list is not exhaustive and should not replace professional medical advice.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Harrowing and exhaustive, the five-episode docuseries relies heavily on found footage from within the affected communities, as well as fresh interviews with survivors and authority figures.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Our department is committed to a thorough and impartial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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There were too many instances of big plays that could have been prevented had the initial tackle attempt been successful, and at the very least, a more thorough attempt would have helped slow the ball carrier down.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past efforts, China offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, from drones and radar to naval assets, that could form the technological basis of a shared force.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Add in the possibility of more extensive – and costly – work such as bridges, crowns, extractions or implants, and the anxiety can grow even stronger.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Here is a look at the full card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Coach Justin Wilcox has guided the Golden Bears to bowl games in four of his seven full seasons at Berkeley.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Difficult Let’s do a complete walkthrough of today’s Difficult Pips.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Pats drafted Tyquan Thornton in the second round in 2022 and cut him before his third season was complete.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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