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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
Among them is Killers of the Flower Moon author David Grann, whose exhaustive 2009 investigation into the case (published in the New Yorker) served as the basis of Zwick's film.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
While not an exhaustive list, the following ideas aim to spark discussion and explore strategies for ensuring DEI remains a priority, even in politically volatile times.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
But given the horror show that was 2024, Getz wanted the team’s managerial search to be exhaustive.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The exhaustive, concours-level restoration was completed in 1966, just in time for Nowak to enter that year’s Vintage Sports Car Club of America races in Connecticut.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
While not an exhaustive list, the following ideas aim to spark discussion and explore strategies for ensuring DEI remains a priority, even in politically volatile times.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
But given the horror show that was 2024, Getz wanted the team’s managerial search to be exhaustive.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The exhaustive, concours-level restoration was completed in 1966, just in time for Nowak to enter that year’s Vintage Sports Car Club of America races in Connecticut.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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From a legal perspective, law firms conduct thorough investigations and represent victims in their quest for compensation.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But the South Korean government has said that in practice, most tariffs on goods flowing between the two countries have been eliminated due to a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement that the two countries signed in 2007.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand their families, according to the tennis body.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trader Joe's has gained a huge and extensive fan base mostly because of their unique products, cheaper prices, and overall experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nor does its Great Library, once the most extensive in the ancient world and part of a larger learning center called the Mouseion, or Alexandrian Museum.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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And a full 17% of immigrants in the U.S. speak English only.—
Annie Abbott,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mistake sparked violent protests by indigenous peoples and forced a complete reversal of the policy.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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