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. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025 Over the next three years, the universe will expand into a broader ecosystem across digital, print and community-based experiences. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 And the universe seems to be tilted towards making that happen. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025 This isn’t the universe punishing you, but encouraging you to be resourceful and always save for a rainy day. Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.

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