the universe

noun

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

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The team's findings do point an interesting way forward for the investigation into the universe's most mysterious substance and its most mysterious regions. Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2026 The discovery could also help astronomers better understand the origin of some of the highest-energy particles in the universe. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 Long was clearly on cordial terms with the universe. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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