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Synonyms for Encompassing (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (broad in scope or content):
across-the-board, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, extensive, wide, all-embracing, all-encompassing, panoptic

WordNet sense 2 (including all or everything):
comprehensive

WordNet sense 3 (closely encircling):
surrounding, circumferent

WordNet sense 4 (at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other):
close


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