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
Though not exhaustive, here are a few rules Hoosier protesters must follow, according to the ACLU of Indiana.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
These parts are then welded or bonded together, with each part subject to exhaustive testing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no exhaustive list of conditions covered by the pass.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Crucially, this new exoplanet catalog is not meant to be an exhaustive list of potentially habitable worlds.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
These parts are then welded or bonded together, with each part subject to exhaustive testing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no exhaustive list of conditions covered by the pass.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Crucially, this new exoplanet catalog is not meant to be an exhaustive list of potentially habitable worlds.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
Adjective
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Give your home a thorough cleaning without ever grabbing a broom with this intuitive robot cleaning vacuum.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 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,
29 Mar. 2026
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Routes to reception and the concierge are also accessible, and hotel staffers receive comprehensive training on the requirements of the ADA and Human Rights Code.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Battery life is extensive, coming in at just under 20 hours on a single charge in our testing.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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As with CTfastrak, the Hartford Line has spurred construction of extensive nearby housing but relatively little new business.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the separate living room and bedroom, a dining area sported a full dinner table, a perfect setting for in-room meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps no other museum cafe in the city is more beloved than the Neue Galerie's Café Sabarsky, a Viennese cafe that seems to transport guests to Austria, circa 1910, complete with lighting fixtures by Josef Hoffmann, furniture by Adolf Loos, and banquettes upholstered with Otto Wagner fabric.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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His metamorphosis into social scientist-cum-sage appears to be complete.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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