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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
This school year the district launched a new comprehensive ELA course at the middle school level, combining reading and writing into one class rather than separate blocks, a change from the school’s practice for the last 15 years.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Getting a standard, comprehensive travel insurance plan for Mexico can help you be protected before, during and after your trip for unexpected and unforeseen events.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
First came the narrow rejection of a comprehensive reform package in 2019, fueled by lobbying from the bail bond industry and law enforcement groups.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 2 Mar. 2026
Treatment options include specialized footwear and, routinely, comprehensive addiction counselling.
—Alexis Wilkinson, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Getting a standard, comprehensive travel insurance plan for Mexico can help you be protected before, during and after your trip for unexpected and unforeseen events.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
First came the narrow rejection of a comprehensive reform package in 2019, fueled by lobbying from the bail bond industry and law enforcement groups.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 2 Mar. 2026
Treatment options include specialized footwear and, routinely, comprehensive addiction counselling.
—Alexis Wilkinson, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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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
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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
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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
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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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From a practical perspective, that would require an accelerator significantly larger than the entire planet, such as on the scale of the orbit of one of the Solar System’s gas giant planets.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Air Force officials said the purpose of the mission was to verify reliability across the entire strike chain.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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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 10 Mar. 2026.
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