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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
The court now has to decide whether they can be held liable before such an order is issued—obliging internet companies to carry out exhaustive policing of their users.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
In conventional structures, performance oversight often means exhaustive reporting and frequent status checks.
—Steven Kawasumi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some research suggests that glutamine supplements can help reduce muscle damage caused by exhaustive exercise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
In conventional structures, performance oversight often means exhaustive reporting and frequent status checks.
—Steven Kawasumi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some research suggests that glutamine supplements can help reduce muscle damage caused by exhaustive exercise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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The application process includes a thorough review of your credit score, income level, employment history, and debt-to-income ratio.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the siblings of the deceased have also been unrelenting in demanding a thorough investigation into Tee'Andrick's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Using the records, Ayyub showed that Shah and the three officers suspected of murdering Sheikh’s associate had been in extensive contact, before and after the killing.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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When the Cowboy Carter tour kicks off tonight, the audience, some of whom are already lined up outside the stadium, will be the first to hear selections from the extensive album track list live.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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Employees who don’t take full advantage of it are missing out on an average of $1,336 each year, which could add up to $42,855 over 20 years assuming an average annual return of 4.5%, according to Vanguard and a 2015 Financial Engines research report.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The full number of health and human services agency full-time positions would be 8,075.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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These were used to generate complete genome sequences.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Some fans want a complete clearout and a change in owner, despite the unprecedented success and the significant investment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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