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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Council members, especially those representing low-income areas, have lobbied for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach to library and rec center cuts instead of the mayor’s across-the-board approach.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The package, a centerpiece of the President’s domestic agenda, includes across-the-board tax cuts and sweeping reductions in federal spending.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 June 2025
Last Wednesday, the United States Court of International Trade unanimously ruled that President Trump’s across-the-board tariffs exceeded the president’s power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—Timothy Harper, National Review, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
The one-time favorite, Journalism, paid $3.20 to place and $2.30 to show, on a $2 across-the-board wager.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Council members, especially those representing low-income areas, have lobbied for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach to library and rec center cuts instead of the mayor’s across-the-board approach.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The package, a centerpiece of the President’s domestic agenda, includes across-the-board tax cuts and sweeping reductions in federal spending.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 June 2025
Last Wednesday, the United States Court of International Trade unanimously ruled that President Trump’s across-the-board tariffs exceeded the president’s power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—Timothy Harper, National Review, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
Adjective
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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
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Bosa consultant Schmidt Design Group will then come up with the park’s design, and a general development plan is expected to go before San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Board in the fall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The poll also found that nearly half of voters disapprove of Trump's overall handling of the U.S. economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Sure, the Dodgers entered Friday winners of 13 of their last 17, tied for the best overall record in baseball and leading the National League West by six games.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Fill your banner with generic corporate speak and watch high-ticket buyers scroll past.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Emerson College Polling survey showed Democrats with a slight advantage over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot, with Democrats receiving close to 43 percent while Republicans received 40 percent.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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One hundred and ninety-six nations have agreed, through the 1972 World Heritage Convention, on the importance of recognizing and protecting cultural heritage of universal value found here on Earth.—
Michelle L.D. Hanlon,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Nelson’s debut solo album, American Romance (produced by Shooter Jennings, son of Waylon), is brimming with universal observations about love, loss, family, perseverance, and the cycle of birth and death.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 2025
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The bodysuit may be the most common item of clothing to wear under a see-through dress.—
Bianca Lambert,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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The Social Security Administration lists José as the most common Hispanic name for boys over the last 100 years.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Since then, military actions—from Korea and Vietnam to Iraq, Libya, and Syria—have typically been carried out under broad authorizations, U.N. resolutions, or purely at the president's discretion.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Last year, the court said formers presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that helped Trump avoid being tried for trying to overturn the 2020 election.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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