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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
Zipline's aircraft are much more comprehensive machines, able to fly for miles and miles.
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Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Realigning funding and training for health workers to support comprehensive health care, rather than specific programs, will maximize impact in a time of falling budgets.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The comprehensive report out of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the value of long-term research into the epidemiology of infectious illnesses that had, up to a certain point, remained rare and stable.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
This will probably be the death knell for Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides comprehensive health services to about 2.1 million patients each year, mostly low-income women.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Realigning funding and training for health workers to support comprehensive health care, rather than specific programs, will maximize impact in a time of falling budgets.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The comprehensive report out of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the value of long-term research into the epidemiology of infectious illnesses that had, up to a certain point, remained rare and stable.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
This will probably be the death knell for Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides comprehensive health services to about 2.1 million patients each year, mostly low-income women.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehensive
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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There's a private treatment room, complete with twin massage beds, a sauna and a steam room.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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While there, riders enter a recreation of the Ministry's iconic atrium, surrounded by offices and glistening green walls, and complete with a full-scale replica of the Fountain of Magical Brethren seen in the movies.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Iryna has over 12 years of personal experience with counseling, in addition to taking part in an extensive AI course to further enhance her knowledge of the technology.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s extensive raft of import tariffs are putting the U.S. economy at risk of recession, Allianz’s Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian warned on Friday.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Equipment is generous across the board, with a panoramic sunroof, heated front and rear seats, a 360-degree parking camera and adaptive crise control as standard.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of Kartel’s most steadfast supporters throughout his entire ordeal has been Hip-Hop icon Busta Rhymes, who attended Kartel’s trial for eleven straight days back in 2014.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Magic already entered a full game ahead of No. 8 Atlanta (37-42) in the East standings.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Watch the full clip with Ricci and O'Brien in the video, above.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now that the Adidas Samba has loosened its grip on the fashion set, a whole new array of trending sneakers have emerged–from the Onitsuka Tiger to the Puma Speedcat.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whoever did the burying went to the trouble of making the whole thing look like a natural hill.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Saffron is creative, strategic, diligent, and inclusive.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While the brand lost its own narrative for a time, coming under scrutiny for being overly invested in the male gaze and not inclusive enough, it’s been working hard to win its way back to consumers’ hearts.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Comprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensive. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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