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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 Knicks are set to hire Brown after an exhaustive head coaching search that lasted nearly a month.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
Some boards have exhaustive rubrics and grading systems with benchmarks that determine the longevity of or certain perks within a superintendent's or treasurer's contract.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While not an exhaustive list of Indiana's most treasured places, these sites offer varied experiences that are all breathtaking in their own right.
—Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Stop & Shop offers grocery items galore and delivery service; Amazon’s exhaustive product offering makes for a one-stop-shop depot.
—Emily Scherny, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
Some boards have exhaustive rubrics and grading systems with benchmarks that determine the longevity of or certain perks within a superintendent's or treasurer's contract.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While not an exhaustive list of Indiana's most treasured places, these sites offer varied experiences that are all breathtaking in their own right.
—Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Stop & Shop offers grocery items galore and delivery service; Amazon’s exhaustive product offering makes for a one-stop-shop depot.
—Emily Scherny, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
Adjective
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
13 July 2025
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Our favorable outlook is based on a thorough assessment of PG's present valuation versus its recent operational results and its historical and current financial stability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Melvin Doyle, meanwhile, has an extensive criminal record dating back to his late teens.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Miller, who had written only a brief outline at this point, wanted to visualize the film and effectively created an extensive graphic novel in the process.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Once complete, it is supposed to house up to 3,000 detainees a day at a cost of $450 million a year.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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