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as in thorough
covering everything or all important points
a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
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as in complete
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt
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as in extensive
trying all possibilities
comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of comprehensive
So where other fertility clinics might screen a prospective patient for age or complexity, Sesame offers a comprehensive workup and coordinate care where appropriate.
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Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Although the cost may be higher, the comprehensive coverage is hard to beat.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
And fans showered praise on the Longhorns for one of the most comprehensive beatdowns laid on the mighty Gamecocks of the past few seasons.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Although the cost may be higher, the comprehensive coverage is hard to beat.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
And fans showered praise on the Longhorns for one of the most comprehensive beatdowns laid on the mighty Gamecocks of the past few seasons.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
Adjective
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of course, everyone wants to believe their dishes are getting a thorough cleaning, but there are a few dishwashing mistakes many people make when completing this household task.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bahrain and Qatar have effectively halted production of oil and LNG, keeping output at a trickle to avoid complete shutdowns that could damage reservoirs and delay restarts.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The skull distortion was so extensive that physical reconstruction wasn’t possible.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Treatments are extensive and popular with visitors and locals alike, so be sure to book ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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At Piazza Maggiore, climb Torre dell'Orologio, a 15th-century clock tower equipped with two terraces offering panoramic views of the city and hills in the distance.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The entire company has been brought to a standstill.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Swaps imply two full 25-basis-point hikes by the ECB this year compared with one on Friday.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The whole Irwin family was helping out at the camp except perhaps the one with the best hands of all, his sister, Ava, the reigning Southern Section Division 1 flag football player of the year as a freshman at JSerra who was busy at a flag football competition.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fiber-rich carbs like whole wheat bread, whole oats, brown rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes are great choices for breakfast.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to Maven Clinic, 66% of employees have taken or considered a new job based on reproductive health benefits, and 64% of employers now describe their fertility coverage as inclusive, meaning it’s not gated behind a clinical infertility diagnosis.—
Allison Palmer
March 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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High coverage limits, inclusive service plans and unknown preexisting condition coverage make this company a good choice for many homeowners.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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