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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
Chinese companies are leading the global push for robotaxis.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
What changed modern warfare was not necessarily the most advanced weapon per se, but rather that the Sherman enabled large-scale mechanized operations, thanks to its ease of production, repair, logistics support, and global deployment across multiple theaters.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Altogether, the company said its sports lifestyle campaigns drove 67 billion global impressions and more than $350 million in media value.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Role Model, meanwhile, has been busy selling out stages worldwide during his global No Place Like Tour, which kicked off last November.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
What changed modern warfare was not necessarily the most advanced weapon per se, but rather that the Sherman enabled large-scale mechanized operations, thanks to its ease of production, repair, logistics support, and global deployment across multiple theaters.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Altogether, the company said its sports lifestyle campaigns drove 67 billion global impressions and more than $350 million in media value.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Role Model, meanwhile, has been busy selling out stages worldwide during his global No Place Like Tour, which kicked off last November.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Amir Mahmoud is a general assignment and transportation beat reporter at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb said interim general manager Champ Kelly kept him and his agent Erik Burkhardt updated in the days before the trade deadline.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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As such, each festivalgoer will also be provided with a comprehensive guide to staying healthy while in Costa Rica that’s been developed in partnership with local doctors, health professionals and the Costa Rican Ministry of Health.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sponge is spherical in shape and is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey, the marine researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The expansion of the role of pharmacies has meant that paying cash for generic drugs and services can also be cheaper at times.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled multiple lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, the generic version of the ADHD medication Vyvanse.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nearly every room, as well as multiple patios and verandas, offer panoramic views of the sixth fairway of Serrano Country Club’s golf course.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Or, for a luxury seven-room stay with panoramic views, try Ikuka Safari Camp.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Engineering a circular blade lifecycle Despite the expansion in wind energy, major challenges remain primarily related to the design and manufacture of wind turbine blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its circular design enables easier end-of-life recycling—a rare accomplishment for performance membranes.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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