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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
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PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Remarkably, just two days after the comprehensive veterinary care, Scotty found his forever home.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Under the law, which was sponsored by many Northwest legislators, IDEM has to submit a comprehensive report to the governor and state lawmakers by June 30, 2026, according to a statement from State Rep. Mike Andrade, D-Munster.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The university was one of the first to introduce a comprehensive safety and well-being plan, which remains in effect.
—Katherine Mangan, ProPublica, 11 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Remarkably, just two days after the comprehensive veterinary care, Scotty found his forever home.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Under the law, which was sponsored by many Northwest legislators, IDEM has to submit a comprehensive report to the governor and state lawmakers by June 30, 2026, according to a statement from State Rep. Mike Andrade, D-Munster.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The university was one of the first to introduce a comprehensive safety and well-being plan, which remains in effect.
—Katherine Mangan, ProPublica, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
13 July 2025
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Just be sure to give your tomatoes a thorough washing with soap and water before eating.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Construction is about 20% complete, and the building is on track to open for the 2026-27 school year, said Lippman, the CEO of Carmen Schools.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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During World War II, a small section was used as air raid shelters, complete with heavy fortified doors.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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This characterization, which is usually reserved for drug cartels or mafia groups, enables the French police to deploy extensive investigative powers under French law, including wiretapping the personal devices of X employees.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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The Interview, Part One In this two-part discussion, Rockwell reflects on his extensive career and speaks to the many considerations that go into designing a restaurant.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The Observation car has panoramic windows to ensure fantastic views along the way.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Hiking trails and olive groves in the area provide panoramic views of the ocean, and the Ceraunian Mountains, which rise to the east, are picturesque both from the beach and on the drive in along the switchbacks of the coastal highway.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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This lady has harassed me the entire time behind the scenes, trying to have ppl call me to abort my baby, wishing death on my unborn child and so much more!—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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On Reddit, entire threads have turned into emotional autopsies of these scenes, with users on r/SquidGame treating each detail like a code to crack.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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More: At least 80 bars, restaurants have opened so far in Louisville in 2025: See the full list Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at [email protected].—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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While the Red Sox already had multiple needs at next week's trade deadline, how the lineup shuffles in another absence will be on full display.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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What to Know: A July 8 memo from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons instructs officers to detain undocumented immigrants for the whole duration of their removal proceedings.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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So, the whole start of that song were those questions.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Support initiatives like African Bush Camps Foundation’s Female Guides Program, which empowers women to become safari guides through mentorship and field training, helping shape a more inclusive future for the industry.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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These must be fully inclusive, reflecting the full diversity of the autistic community.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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