12
surrounding(verb, adjective, preposition, enclosing, encircling)
8
overarching(adjective, overall, circumferential, circumambient)
7
covering(verb, enclosing)
7
embracing(verb, adjective, touching, enclosing)
7
encircling(verb, preposition, enclosing, encircling)
7
enclosing(verb, preposition, enclosing, encircling)
7
enveloping(verb, adjective, preposition, overall, including)
7
extensive
6
all-embracing
6
blanket
6
broad
6
including(verb, preposition, including)
5
all-encompassing
5
across-the-board(adjective, broad)
5
all-inclusive(adjective, comprehensive)
5
around(adverb, preposition, area, circumference)
5
comprehensive
5
wide
4
circling(verb, encircling)
4
comprising(verb, including)
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