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
The court now has to decide whether they can be held liable before such an order is issued—obliging internet companies to carry out exhaustive policing of their users.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
In conventional structures, performance oversight often means exhaustive reporting and frequent status checks.
—Steven Kawasumi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some research suggests that glutamine supplements can help reduce muscle damage caused by exhaustive exercise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
In conventional structures, performance oversight often means exhaustive reporting and frequent status checks.
—Steven Kawasumi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some research suggests that glutamine supplements can help reduce muscle damage caused by exhaustive exercise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
This is not an exhaustive list — and hopefully more will be added to it.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustive
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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More news to know now Jury selection is complete in the second murder trial of Karen Read.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the risk assessment will be complete on June 13, 2025.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Exhaustive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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