the universe

noun

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

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The telescope will gather data on how dark energy and dark matter have influenced galaxies over billions of years by tracking the movement and clustering of galaxies over various phases in the universe’s history. Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 The study of these gory stellar events so early in the history of the universe could help reveal how supermassive black holes grew so big, so rapidly. Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2026 The Spartacus alum landed the lead role in Marvel’s Wolverine, the new title from the makers at Insomniac Games, set in the same sector of the universe as Marvel’s Spider-Man and its gaming offshoots. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 To the end, the romance is nothing more than a prize for Stuart for trying to save the universe. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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