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
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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
Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump’s ability to increase across-the-board tariffs on goods from South Korea or other countries could be hindered by the outcome of a landmark tariff case currently before the Supreme Court.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The other spots are filled out by three of the season’s across-the-board contenders — Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Sinners — setting up what should be a tough race for the trophy.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
His first half was an across-the-board beauty, featuring eight points on four of four shooting, four rebounds and eight assists.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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The San Antonio Police Officers’ Association is seeking a 9% across-the-board wage increase, to be spread out over three years, in addition to annual adjustments to hourly rates amounting to $10,400.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump’s ability to increase across-the-board tariffs on goods from South Korea or other countries could be hindered by the outcome of a landmark tariff case currently before the Supreme Court.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The other spots are filled out by three of the season’s across-the-board contenders — Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Sinners — setting up what should be a tough race for the trophy.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
His first half was an across-the-board beauty, featuring eight points on four of four shooting, four rebounds and eight assists.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
Adjective
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The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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In person, Melling is naturally curious, freely solicitous of my opinions about the film or book recommendations in general.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The blowout loss would mark not only the biggest margin of defeat for the Trojans in two seasons under Musselman but also the first time USC (18-8 overall, 7-8 in the Big Ten) has given up more than 100 points in a game since 2019.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The win boosted San Diego State’s overall record to 21-4.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Each addresses a specific regional risk that generic advice misses.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Harsh Conditions Left Bare Patches Winter kill is a generic term for damage to lawns from exposure to harsh conditions.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The language of numbers is universal like that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The universal furnace serves as a multifunctional tool for salt synthesis, electrochemical measurements, and corrosion studies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility information All common areas, including dining areas and the pool, are wheelchair-accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team used a durable industrial plastic called nylon‑11 that, unlike common nylons, can generate electricity from pressure when its molecules are carefully aligned, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The university disputed his statement, saying the deficit is substantially lower and stems from broader institutional and external factors.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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