comprehensively

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Recent Examples of comprehensively Stark Future The new Sköll is also lighter, and more comprehensively equipped. New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 The court found the federal Pipeline Safety Act comprehensively regulates interstate pipeline safety, meaning individual states cannot interfere with or override federal authority on these operations. Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Tanook Hines also had a TD reception, and freshman Kayden Dixon-Wyatt had six catches for 102 yards as the Trojans (2-0) followed up their Week 0 win over San Jose State by comprehensively dominating the Bulldogs (0-1). ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Hull City Hull City 2 Manchester United 0 This wasn’t in the script — Manchester United comprehensively beaten by everyone’s favourites to go down and Oli McBurnie, Hull’s bearded genius, running the show. Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 As growth continues expanding south of Orlando, communities have the chance to be planned comprehensively rather than pieced together over time. Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Consumer browsers aren’t designed to comprehensively enforce security on all the actions a user might take. Mazy Dar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Declared this year’s champion-in-waiting before the start of the season, the British driver has been comprehensively outdriven by his teenage teammate this year. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026 The program intends to serve veterans comprehensively and provides wrap-around services to support residents in improving their quality of life and pursuing their life goals. Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensively
Adverb
  • Under appropriate oversight, ambient AI is not systematically unsafe.
    Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Before fighting, a commander should systematically compare his circumstances with those of the enemy, assessing such factors as leadership, discipline, terrain, and military strength.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Comprehensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensively. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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