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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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Recent Examples of general
Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Everything changed over the final two frames, largely thanks to the play of Minnesota’s floor general.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The general range between 66 and 70 cents/lb has held prices for December futures since the start of the calendar year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Ever cautious of the optics of such an enormous armed flotilla, while hovering off the coast of Cap-Français, in February 1802, General Leclerc wrote to Christophe, commander over the city, who also held the rank of French general.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Everything changed over the final two frames, largely thanks to the play of Minnesota’s floor general.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Zito, the Panthers’ president of hockey operations and general manager, did talk with Barkov before the operation.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The general range between 66 and 70 cents/lb has held prices for December futures since the start of the calendar year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
Adjective
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ByteDance will be allowed to keep just under 20% and current investors will account for an overall 35%.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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That category accounts for 50% of each NBA team’s overall Future Power Rating, the 0-100 score each team receives to determine its overall ranking.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The table below breaks down the comparisons by category, in necessarily broad strokes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The push to adopt the rules is part of a broad effort to roll back federal housing programs under the current administration.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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This year, Red Lobster also ran its Lobsterfest promotion, offering items like $20 lobster rolls and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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On a gloomy Saturday morning in Pacific Beach, Friends of Rose Creek executive director Karin Zirk awaited participants for the California Biodiversity Day BioBlitz.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Not outside influences, not distant executives, but real farmers and fishers choosing where funds go and how best to use them.—
Felipe Arango,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aluminum tariffs also could impact generic drugmakers because many pill products have a foil package.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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For all of its applaudable deep research, the show is at once painstakingly specific in its references and somewhat generic in its beats.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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That valuation is akin to an initial public offering stock price.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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And the longer McDavid goes without a contract extension as unrestricted free agency approaches next summer, the more the superstar’s future with the Oilers comes into question.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Branches was one of six nonprofits in Miami-Dade to receive $2 million in unrestricted funds from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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