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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
For companies looking for even deeper insights, the hub can be integrated into TrusTrace’s full enterprise platform for comprehensive upstream supplier engagement and supply chain traceability.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
January 2022 The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office creates a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of evidence in the investigation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In October 2009, the state’s legislature passed a comprehensive bill that tightened laws on what animals are legal to own in the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
By offering a comprehensive suite of tools that manage everything from inventory and website design to global shipping logistics, Shopify allows founders to bypass the need for expensive web developers.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
January 2022 The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office creates a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of evidence in the investigation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In October 2009, the state’s legislature passed a comprehensive bill that tightened laws on what animals are legal to own in the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
By offering a comprehensive suite of tools that manage everything from inventory and website design to global shipping logistics, Shopify allows founders to bypass the need for expensive web developers.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Those needs are likely to mean a more thorough dive into the transfer portal and additional exploration of the Canadian major junior leagues — two areas where Motzko’s program did not play very often.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Not just a quick pass with a vacuum, but a real, thorough clean — especially when the seasons change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Easter holiday wouldn't be complete without an egg hunt, and one church in Northern Colorado has a unique way to celebrate.—
Holly Santman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eleven months later, the transfer of knowledge is complete, and the girls emerge from the basement, equipped with their new powers, just as their family falls apart.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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And only one community offers Vista 360 Well-Being, a new panoramic approach to wellness.—
Vi at Aventura,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant offers panoramic outdoor seating with sights of the San Diego Bay and downtown San Diego.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The jury award was a spur to understand a life recognizably shaped by social-media algorithms, in ways that were perhaps near-impossible to resist, as a serious injury to an entire generation.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even so, the contamination still matters because the entire Biscayne Aquifer system is connected.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The board began to shake and flash purple; my whole body jiggled.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets return nine players after eight seniors graduated, including the return of their whole pitching staff and five returning starters on the field.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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But now plus-size shoppers say inclusive sizing is dwindling, as the rise of GLP-1s fuels worries about a return of skinny culture – a fashion and culture resurgence in thinness.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The mom of four moved to central Illinois from Alabama six years ago to be a part of Imago Dei, one of Peoria’s several inclusive churches.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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