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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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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, but the external power supply was not restored.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The world has changed a lot for Matt and for superheroes in general.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recipients included Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Andrew Hampton, director-general of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, and Andrew Clark, director-general of the Government Communications Security Bureau, according to reporting by The Guardian.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, but the external power supply was not restored.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
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This publication contains general information only and Deloitte is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The world has changed a lot for Matt and for superheroes in general.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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Argentina dominated all night with 68 percent possession, 11 shots on goal to one for Venezuela, and 19 shots to five overall.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The overall rate, (left) is derived from both ultraviolet and infrared observations, and is remarkably consistent across time and space.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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The deal, latest in a string of investment commitments, underscores OpenAI and the broader AI industry's voracious appetite for computing power as companies race toward developing AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence.—
Max A. Cherney,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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With violent crime rising across the county, Dhillon argued that broader CCW access is not just about constitutional law, but about safety.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
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Growing up with a dad who worked as a pilot for Delta Air Lines had some major perks—obviously, the main one being the unlimited chance to fly stand-by (but having a kitchen bin that was always full of Biscoff cookies and the occasional can of Pawberry Punch didn’t hurt either).—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month.—
Jesse Dorris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rarely does a 29-page scholarly paper merit the attention of top-level executives, but every business leader should be familiar with a recent study from OpenAI.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Brian Grazer will executive produce for Imagine Entertainment, alongside executive producers Tony Leondis and Kathy Ciric.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Starting next year, semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, will lose patent protection in countries including China and India, paving the way for cheaper generic versions to be made.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Other companies produce generic finasteride versions.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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While malls generally prohibit firearms of any kind inside, businesses along public streets face a different situation.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to Google, more than 100 public universities have already signed up for the program.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Thomas, alas, can refuse any trade after taking the qualifying offer this summer and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Mainly, as Marks mentioned, the Knicks and Mitchell did not agree to a contract extension this summer, and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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