as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
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as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Neither Dubois nor Wilson had previously had an individual season quite so across-the-board good during their respective careers.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Unless Congress acts, the Social Security trust fund will start running short as soon as the early 2030s—forcing across-the-board benefit cuts of up to 20 percent.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
In other words, the matter is pretty much an across-the-board aspect based on the fact that AI makers are using roughly the same approaches to building and fielding their AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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For Social Security, this translates into a 24% across-the-board cut in benefits—equal to an $18,400 reduction per year for the typical couple entering retirement in 2033.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Neither Dubois nor Wilson had previously had an individual season quite so across-the-board good during their respective careers.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Unless Congress acts, the Social Security trust fund will start running short as soon as the early 2030s—forcing across-the-board benefit cuts of up to 20 percent.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
In other words, the matter is pretty much an across-the-board aspect based on the fact that AI makers are using roughly the same approaches to building and fielding their AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled multiple lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, the generic version of the ADHD medication Vyvanse.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Global adoption is critical, Little believes, because the problem SulfurSolve addresses is universal.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Operating under a mission statement emphasizing female perspectives and universal connection, Each Other Films continues developing its pipeline while pursuing additional partnerships across borders.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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What these places have in common is a large military presence.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As an example, in the study the authors showcase a common AI benchmark called Grade School Math 8K (GSM8K), which measures performance on a set of basic math questions.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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