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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center
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Recent Examples of global
According to a news release from one of its global cruises, it was used for training by the Heroic Naval Military School, an elite military academy in Mexico.
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Nouran Salahieh, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Over on the global chart, the Chinese biopic of restaurateur Zang Jianhe, The Dumpling Queen, maintained a solid hold with a $4.4 million take.
—EW.com, 18 May 2025
Unregulated fishing practices further pose issues for ocean health and are one cause of global overfishing.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2025
More than any other sector of the business, post-production has become truly global.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Nouran Salahieh, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Over on the global chart, the Chinese biopic of restaurateur Zang Jianhe, The Dumpling Queen, maintained a solid hold with a $4.4 million take.
—EW.com, 18 May 2025
Unregulated fishing practices further pose issues for ocean health and are one cause of global overfishing.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2025
More than any other sector of the business, post-production has become truly global.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Cellulitis is a general term for an infection of the skin or soft tissue anywhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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As for the state of the market in regard to the model in general, an example of a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet—with coachwork by Castegna—sold for $4.515 million at Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Biss repeated pillars of the comprehensive plan: to allow for more housing in Evanston, to create more housing in Evanston and to implement sustainable practices in Evanston in alignment with the city’s Healthy Business Ordinance.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The reentry windows will narrow over the next couple of days, but experts won't be able to pinpoint an exact time or location before the spherical spacecraft makes its final plunge.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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Some proteins take the form of hollow, spherical structures called protein cages, acting as protective containers that deliver materials to cells.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Fresenius Kabi also makes biosimilars, the generic forms of expensive biologic drugs such as Humira and Stelara.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Throw in a pond, mature olive orchard, water access and panoramic Butte Valley views and the moderate asking price seems noteworthy: $988,000.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Its expansive rooftop pool has panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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Add egg mixture, and cook, stirring gently and scraping bottom of skillet in a circular motion using a rubber spatula, until large curds begin to form and bare spots appear on bottom of skillet, about 45 seconds.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Its monumental circular tower, the largest in the region, boasts ingenious features such as notches designed to pour hot date syrup on invaders.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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After this weekend, overall domestic revenues are 16% ahead of 2024, though still about 32% behind 2019, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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