the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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Einstein’s general relativity explains gravity, black holes, and the motion of massive objects across the universe. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 The stakes of the narrative had never been higher; the universe-spanning setting had never felt bigger; and the gameplay was resoundingly interactive, granting a new sense of intimacy with its worlds by seamlessly integrating the Wii’s motion controls. Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026 Although Talamasca is ending, AMC teased possible iterations of the universe in future shows. Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Yet the outcome of the big bang was somehow a tiny sliver more matter than antimatter—all the galaxies, dust and living things in the universe belong to this minuscule excess. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the universe

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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