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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
In addition, biological invasions have contributed to about 60% of recorded global extinctions, the researchers said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2025
Expansion of the office footprint follows several years in which HSBC had aimed to shrink its global real estate portfolio by 40%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 June 2025
From multiplatinum albums to new milestones on the charts, global honors to heartfelt philanthropy, RM (real name Kim Namjoon) shows how his service break continued his superstar incline.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex Inc., the streamer-distributor has been a key player in bringing anime to global audiences.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2025
Expansion of the office footprint follows several years in which HSBC had aimed to shrink its global real estate portfolio by 40%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 June 2025
From multiplatinum albums to new milestones on the charts, global honors to heartfelt philanthropy, RM (real name Kim Namjoon) shows how his service break continued his superstar incline.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex Inc., the streamer-distributor has been a key player in bringing anime to global audiences.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
Adjective
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Team president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka had previously said James will be keeping an eye on how the roster improves in the offseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Both the head coach and general manager have two years remaining on their contracts with the Packers.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, U.S., and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Planets, moons and stars all exhibit lovely spherical shapes.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Two hundred of each type of bead were placed inside each of the spherical cages.—
Ben Coxworth
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Gilead has negotiated royalty-free licensing deals with six generic manufacturers to manufacture lenacapavir for prevention for 120 low- and middle-income countries.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Not generic observations everyone agrees with, but the perspectives that might make some people uncomfortable while making others feel deeply understood.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Fringed by juniper trees and offering panoramic views of the Peloponnesian coast, Simos captures the essence of a serene Greek island escape 9.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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They are positioned for privacy and overlook panoramic mountain views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The scalloped, circular shape departs from the traditional square shape of dinner napkins.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Because of the positions and orbits of neighboring moons, Io’s orbit is elliptical rather than circular.—
Robin Andrews,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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From being a better point-of-attack defender to fighting over screens, there’s room for Cunningham to improve as an overall defender.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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According to an analysis from the University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government, this will boost overall participation and reduce racial and economic disparities.—
Sharon Sewell-Fairman,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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Andres did not play in the first meeting between the schools and did not play a full game in the second meeting.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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These dual perspectives are essential to capturing the full depth of the narrative.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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