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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
mankind's universal need for affection
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was universal: he was an artist, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist, among other things
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as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times
after the home team won the national championship, throughout the city a sense of pride was as universal as the air
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Recent Examples of universal
Texas created a nearly universal, $1 billion school choice program in May to help pay for private schooling and homeschooling.
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Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Maya is working on pushing a universal basic income policy and networks her way into a gubernatorial candidacy.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Coghill ran to Schneider’s left, saying the country needs a progressive majority to enact polices like universal healthcare and heavier taxes on the wealthy.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The 2023 rule changes to speed up the game have received near universal acclaim.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Maya is working on pushing a universal basic income policy and networks her way into a gubernatorial candidacy.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Coghill ran to Schneider’s left, saying the country needs a progressive majority to enact polices like universal healthcare and heavier taxes on the wealthy.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The 2023 rule changes to speed up the game have received near universal acclaim.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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Jones picked and popped for multiple 3s while giving Denver a more versatile defensive look.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Construction is expected to begin in March 2027, with the opening planned for fall 2028, the owner and general contractor told Community Impact.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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In one of the most comprehensive reviews of voter registration by noncitizens, a federal judge found in 2018 that at most 39 noncitizens got on the voter rolls in Kansas over almost two decades.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the Asiama gallery, a comprehensive repository of Lao history through its tribal textiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, the demand is only expected to increase as data centers become increasingly ubiquitous in society.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2026
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Available silhouettes include a classic rectangular shape, as well as square, round, oval, and runners that are adaptable to different types of patio spaces.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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One reason for their success is because raccoons are clever and adaptable.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Semaglutide, the weight-loss and diabetes drug better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon be available in generic form for 40% of the world’s population.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But more than a month later, the site only offers discounts on 54 prescription drugs, and many medications already have cheaper generic versions or savings programs available elsewhere.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iran has blocked the waterway since the war began, driving up fuel prices and disrupting global supply chains and travel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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In charge is Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a stern German tactician who is tasked with assembling a global coalition to handle the astrophage problem.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The incident occurred just before midnight on Sunday, prompting authorities to suspend all incoming and outgoing flights and warn travelers of widespread disruptions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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But at Ramey — an Air Force base that was closed 50 years ago but reopened in August, and where Maduro was reportedly transferred from special forces aircraft to the USS Iwo Jima — blackouts are becoming longer and more widespread.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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