the universe

noun

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

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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025 So, in addition to changing particle flavors, using massive force carriers and making the universe left-handed, the weak nuclear force allows the sun to shine — not a bad trade-off for such a weird force. Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Dark energy, which is responsible for the universe’s accelerating expansion, makes up the vast majority. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025 Many philosophers have posited solutions to nihilism and the realization that the universe isn’t centered around us. Big Think, 14 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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