the universe

noun

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

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This means the universe owes you a favor. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026 Freemasons also held that everything in the universe is the result of natural causes rather than the supernatural or divine. Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026 Gus gave Johnny the full explanation of how rain meant that the universe was crying on Good Friday because Jesus died on the cross. David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 His curiosity extended to the universe. Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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