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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
According to multiple sources, McKinsey conducted an exhaustive market study.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
While far from an exhaustive list, here are deals, events and specials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Orlando area.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
While InterAct does not maintain an exhaustive list of health care providers in America that perform intersex interventions and related surgeries, the organization said over a dozen hospitals across the United States are involved in studies in which infant patients undergo intersex surgeries.
—Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin, Them, 10 Mar. 2025
This is not an easy task and is unlikely to be entirely exhaustive and complete.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
While far from an exhaustive list, here are deals, events and specials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Orlando area.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
While InterAct does not maintain an exhaustive list of health care providers in America that perform intersex interventions and related surgeries, the organization said over a dozen hospitals across the United States are involved in studies in which infant patients undergo intersex surgeries.
—Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin, Them, 10 Mar. 2025
This is not an easy task and is unlikely to be entirely exhaustive and complete.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
Adjective
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That sometimes interferes with their ability to conduct a thorough audit, because in their mind the risks of UNAX outweigh the benefit to their examination.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The shelter wrote on Facebook that the three animals received thorough veterinary checkups and treatments to address their minor health issues.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Without a comprehensive impact study on the risks of displacement, this project cannot be responsibly approved.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This comprehensive approach has led to a stronger core of internal talent at Aflac. Data and AI as Business Drivers Aflac has long been a pioneer in artificial intelligence, implementing solutions to improve claims quality and auto-adjudicate lower-risk claims.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This strategic partnership has been particularly beneficial, as access to PepsiCo’s extensive distribution network has accelerated Celsius’s recent growth and market penetration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tucson’s extensive trail network—hundreds of miles in total, spread over five mountain ranges—wind through towering canyons, over rocky ridges, and into lush riparian habitats where streams trickle year-round.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The synthetic, dual-fiber bristles (a mixture of fine and thick in density) pick up just the right amount of product to deliver streak-free full application without absorbing too much product or depositing it unevenly onto skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pendulum, which swung far toward inclusion in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, is now swinging back in full force in the opposite direction.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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