as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
2 of 2phrase
as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 6 July 2025
Chinese goods are now subject to 30% across-the-board tariffs.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
The legislation also makes across-the-board tax changes to things like deductions for highly compensated employees and to charitable giving.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The deal announced this week with Vietnam looks like a clearer win for Trump, imposing 20% across-the-board tariffs and 40% on goods routed through Vietnam from China, but details are sparse.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
While all five wines are across-the-board knockouts, our favorite is the Black Crown.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 6 July 2025
Chinese goods are now subject to 30% across-the-board tariffs.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
The legislation also makes across-the-board tax changes to things like deductions for highly compensated employees and to charitable giving.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The deal announced this week with Vietnam looks like a clearer win for Trump, imposing 20% across-the-board tariffs and 40% on goods routed through Vietnam from China, but details are sparse.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for across-the-board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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This data shows that brain aging and overall physical decline are closely linked. DunedinPACNI is the future of preventative healthcare The team believes DunedinPACNI could change the landscape of preventive medicine.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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More Black people are turning to the keto lifestyle as a way to take control of their health, energy, and overall well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Pick up that Walmart set of pencils or the generic Target pencil sharpener.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Share transformation stories instead of generic tips.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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As predicted in Destiny’s Child No Longer, the era of universal newborn genomic screening is dawning.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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National baseball draft analysts are in almost universal agreement that, with the fourth overall pick, the Rockies will select Ethan Holliday, the shortstop/third baseman from Stillwater (Okla.) High School.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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There are several common areas to check for misconfigurations in a containerized environment.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heartburn is a common side effect of using weight loss injections.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Some reports estimate that tens of thousands of moderate Muslims also have been killed by extremists in Nigeria, reflecting the broader toll of militant violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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That’s been based on high hopes for hardware with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and a belief by some analysts that this is an entertainment category resistant to broader economic downturns.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 July 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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