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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The targeted killing of the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by the United States in 2020 likely calcified these concerns in the minds of Iran’s leaders.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Neither Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin nor the camp representing star forward Kirill Kaprizov are saying much after the team’s potentially history-making first contract offer was reportedly rejected.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Ultimately, the general joined a group of Israeli special forces upon arrival at the kibbutz.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The targeted killing of the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by the United States in 2020 likely calcified these concerns in the minds of Iran’s leaders.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
While not wanting to get ahead of the investigation and prosecution of the suspect in Kirk’s shooting, Posobiec said more had to be done in general.
—Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Neither Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin nor the camp representing star forward Kirill Kaprizov are saying much after the team’s potentially history-making first contract offer was reportedly rejected.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
Adjective
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The disk-like shape allows more devices to be housed in a smaller area, making the overall package smaller and lighter.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The White House's budget request for fiscal year 2026 calls for a 25 percent cut to NASA's overall budget, and a nearly 50 percent reduction in funding for the agency's Science Mission Directorate.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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These factors are steadily eroding the viability of family farms and the broader agricultural economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The system, currently a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, now has a 90% chance of development within the next seven days, according to the latest forecast.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each burger is served with fries or tots and includes unlimited access to Ruby Tuesday's Garden Bar, which features fresh greens, vegetables and premium toppings and dressings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Chevy’s confidence in the ZR1 also felt a bit more palpable, as proven by a previous media launch held earlier this year that featured almost unlimited lapping throughout a hot day at the United States’ premier Formula One track, the Circuit of the Americas.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg further reported that Wylde had been helping to facilitate meetings beween Mamdani and the business class, giving out his campaign contact information to roughly a dozen executives while also arranging connections with other candidates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Democrats are doing fairly well in the generic congressional ballot, which tests which party voters prefer to control Congress.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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First approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1996, this medication is now available in generic forms.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, issued a public apology.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kuminga could accept the Wariros' one-year qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wahlstrom had 15 points in 19 games with Providence but was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Bruins in June and became an unrestricted free agent.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Astorga, the artistic director and founder of DanzArts, said that people who were not Mexican could come to the celebration and see the culture and the dance styles of different regions of Mexico.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Currently Kering’s deputy CEO in charge of brand development, Bellettini was seated next to Cantino at a press briefing in March when Demna, the Georgian designer who had revved up Balenciaga, was revealed as Gucci’s next creative director, succeeding Sabato De Sarno.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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