Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for exhaustive. Search instead for exhaustivitie.
Definitions

exhaustive

[ig-zaws-tiv] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪv /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This count, which includes attacks that were intercepted, cannot be considered an exhaustive list from the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Despite exhaustive attempts to return items to families, the BBC understands some objects recovered from the funeral parlour remain unclaimed.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Lewis is alternately magnetized and repulsed by Sellers and goes to exhaustive lengths to comprehend him, eventually resorting to quoting Sellers—a believer in the power of the Ouija board—via a spiritual medium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Though this list isn’t exhaustive by any means, and not all dates have been announced, there’s plenty to start penciling into your calendar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

He would be waiting outside in his squadron car preparing an exhaustive critique of Ben’s performance.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




Vocabulary lists containing exhaustive