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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
As the American eagle and Chinese dragon clash over tariffs that burned more than $10 trillion in global wealth, some are declaring the death of globalization.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Vaibhav Kakkar, Founder and CEO of Digital Web Solutions, empowers global agencies and marketers through strategic digital solutions.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, Ted Sarandos, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajinikanth are set to headline the inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, as India aims to position itself at the epicenter of global storytelling and screen innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
In recent years, the Academy has expanded its membership, overhauled its voting processes, and begun embracing the global community of film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Vaibhav Kakkar, Founder and CEO of Digital Web Solutions, empowers global agencies and marketers through strategic digital solutions.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, Ted Sarandos, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajinikanth are set to headline the inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, as India aims to position itself at the epicenter of global storytelling and screen innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
In recent years, the Academy has expanded its membership, overhauled its voting processes, and begun embracing the global community of film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Two days later, general manager Julien BriseBois began his mid-season media session by pointing out how strong the Bolts, victorious in only six of their previous 15 games, were in many key categories.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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All hiring and related data shall be shared with the federal government and subjected to a comprehensive audit by the federal government during the period in which reforms are being implemented, which shall be at least until the end of 2028.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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There, eggs develop into a spherical embryo with six hooks that pierce through the intestinal wall to migrate to the animal's organs, primarily the liver.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Using a biofilm of Vibrio cholerae bacteria, Yunker’s team described the shape of the emerging biofilm as a spherical cap that resembles a contact lens.—
Carrie Arnold,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That could lead to or exacerbate shortages of certain generic drugs in the U.S., such as sterile injectable drugs commonly used in hospitals.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Students who used them had a clear edge over peers who still relied only on generic career services.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The New England pad spans 5,000 square feet and is equipped with eight bedrooms, all of which are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the space in natural light and offering panoramic waterfront views.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70-foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air.—
Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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At Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, the circular bar that appeared in the original Top Gun in 1986 was revived.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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With circular business models still in their infancy across most sectors, investors have a singular opportunity to get in on the ground floor.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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They’re carefully chosen to complement the overall look, adding an additional layer of personality and individuality.—
Ty Gaskins,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Authors of the study attributed the country's overall decrease in mortality rates to national improvements in sanitation, tobacco policies and health care, specifically calling out the progress made in terms of preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer and other illnesses since 1900.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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