exhaustive
adjective
ex·haus·tive
ig-ˈzȯ-stiv 
: including all possibilities : thorough
conducted an exhaustive search
Examples of exhaustive in a Sentence
The list was long but not exhaustive.
after an exhaustive search of our house, we still hadn't found the cat
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Though not exhaustive, here are a few rules Hoosier protesters must follow, according to the ACLU of Indiana.
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Moreover, First American Home Warranty has a user-friendly website, an exhaustive resource library, and an FAQ page that answers many homeowner questions.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 14 Feb. 2026
As an exhaustive New York Times Magazine investigation recently explained, Epstein built his fortune mainly by insinuating himself as a wealth manager for a few superrich old men and drawing hefty fees.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Moreover, First American Home Warranty has a user-friendly website, an exhaustive resource library, and an FAQ page that answers many homeowner questions.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Additionally, clubs further down the pyramid claim the consultation process was far from exhaustive.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhaustive. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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exhaustive
adjective
ex·haus·tive
ig-ˈzȯ-stiv
: trying all possibilities : thorough
an exhaustive search
exhaustively
adverb
exhaustiveness
noun
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