the universe

noun

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

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Astronomers who took part in the study say looking for more of these extreme nuclear transients could help unveil more supermassive black holes in the universe that are usually quiet. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025 By doing so, the TTV method will help further the search for life in the universe, if only in providing more statistics as to the numbers of habitable zone planets that are out there. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 June 2025 The latest victim who attempted friendship with one of these hungry giants ended up causing the most energetic explosion to ever occur in the universe. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2025 Astronomers have captured the most energetic explosions ever recorded in the universe since the big bang as massive stars get ripped apart by supermassive black holes. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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