1
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
But high-resolution Surveying—gathering exhaustive and detailed information about a very narrow topic—is the key to unlocking the learning potential of imitation.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The official cause of death was exposure to winter cold, and despite an exhaustive investigation and widespread media attention, the case remains one of the Chicago area’s most notorious unsolved mysteries.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Following an exhaustive search for a suitable streaming technology specialist with which to partner, the company finally settled on Silent Angel.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The ‘shoppable’ element here is exhaustive.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The official cause of death was exposure to winter cold, and despite an exhaustive investigation and widespread media attention, the case remains one of the Chicago area’s most notorious unsolved mysteries.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Following an exhaustive search for a suitable streaming technology specialist with which to partner, the company finally settled on Silent Angel.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The ‘shoppable’ element here is exhaustive.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaustive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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In this regard, recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors make the right choice, as these experts assign buy ratings after a thorough analysis of a company's fundamentals and its ability to consistently pay dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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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,
15 Feb. 2026
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The city plans to roll out a comprehensive outreach campaign so residents are aware of the registration process and can learn more about converting their properties into pollinator gardens.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Desmond Lamb is the executive director of Friends of Yates, a comprehensive community agency in Wyandotte County that operates a domestic violence shelter.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Groceries were originally subject to the full state sales tax.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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