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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
Maddow insists that, in addition to managing the level of reading and synthesizing required of hosting an hour-long show, Psaki is in a distinctive position to tap into her exhaustive Rolodex and elicit premier sourcing or secure difficult interviews.
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 6 May 2025
What makes the piece notable is its exhaustive, generous attention to what might seem—to some—a frivolous subject.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
While far from an exhaustive list, here are some of the highlights.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
There is an exhaustive list of changes and symptoms women go through when perimenopause and menopause call.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 1 May 2025
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 6 May 2025
What makes the piece notable is its exhaustive, generous attention to what might seem—to some—a frivolous subject.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
While far from an exhaustive list, here are some of the highlights.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
There is an exhaustive list of changes and symptoms women go through when perimenopause and menopause call.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
Adjective
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Judge Ashford did a thorough march through the standard regulatory factors.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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No medical intervention is without risk, and on the broadest level, what these officials are asking for appears to fit the essential tenets of public health: thorough testing of vaccines before they’re debuted, and careful scrutiny of each immunization’s relative pros and cons.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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Still, some Republicans are pointing to the recent criminal cases as evidence of a systemic flaw that requires a comprehensive solution, like requiring all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship document to register to vote.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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No country can match China for its extensive and efficient factories, and Apple’s roots there are deep.—
Alex Travelli,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The bill, which could come up for a vote in the full House as early as mid May, includes a provision to make good, at least temporarily, on Trump’s campaign promises to eliminate federal income tax on money earned from tips.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Researchers have long questioned the purpose of the artifact, which depicts a North African hunting scene, complete with warriors, a range of weaponry, lions and a hunting dog.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The Beats Studio Pro are wireless, over-ear headphones that offer a rich, well-balanced sound complete with head-tracking spatial audio.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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