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
Andrea Hagan, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Instead of making across-the-board program cuts or raising taxes to align spending with revenue, Democrats have tapped into reserves designed to preserve social services for the state’s most disadvantaged communities during economic downturns.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents.
—Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In 2013, federal across-the-board spending cuts eliminated services for more than 955,000 crime victims in a single year.
—Andrea Hagan, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Instead of making across-the-board program cuts or raising taxes to align spending with revenue, Democrats have tapped into reserves designed to preserve social services for the state’s most disadvantaged communities during economic downturns.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents.
—Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
Adjective
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The Fields pairs highly adaptable facilities with expert, hands-on production support — a combination that general manager RoseMary Prodonovich says is designed to fuel creative endeavors.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Husband is a genuinely excellent partner and a kind, funny, good person in general.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Beyond that, there’s the overall question of doing too much too soon.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Rather than prescribing a generic gym split, Jimenez’s programming prioritized cardiovascular efficiency, resistance training, stability, and mobility.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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India and Canada recently approved their first generic versions of Ozempic, and countries including China, Brazil and South Africa are expected to soon follow, according to Robin Feldman, a pharmaceutical and intellectual property law expert at the University of California Law San Francisco.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Whatever happens to this family or to this woman, for me, is a universal example of the pain of a mother and the pain of a woman in an unjust situation.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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She is known for her stories that deal with universal, crossover themes of love and friendship.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The most common reasons cited for detransition were pressure from a parent, harassment or discrimination, and that transitioning was too hard.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Insect Stings Stings from insects such as bees, wasps, ants, and flies are common triggers.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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