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
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Trump imposed a whopping 145% overall tariff on China, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own 125% across-the-board levy on US goods.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
House leaders initially wanted an across-the-board cut in the state’s sales-tax rate and opposed holding tax holidays.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
At that point, the law dictates that payments must be limited to the amount coming in from payroll taxes—resulting in an immediate, across-the-board benefit reduction.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
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Nintendo delayed preorders of the Switch 2 in the US and increased accessory prices, and Microsoft gave its Series S and X consoles across-the-board price hikesin May.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Trump imposed a whopping 145% overall tariff on China, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own 125% across-the-board levy on US goods.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
House leaders initially wanted an across-the-board cut in the state’s sales-tax rate and opposed holding tax holidays.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
At that point, the law dictates that payments must be limited to the amount coming in from payroll taxes—resulting in an immediate, across-the-board benefit reduction.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Airport officials believed the city was moving money, which according to state law should be dedicated to paying off the bonds, to the city's general fund and then using it for purposes other than paying off the bonds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Attorneys in the civil case filed by Capital Public Radio — accusing its former general manager of stealing money to fund a lavish lifestyle — said Monday settlement negotiations are underway and a deal to resolve the case is close.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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With the profit hit along with overall market volatility, the container shipping firm is planning to slash some spending.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On the boat, the Shedd scientists make a coral cocktail combining equal amounts of different generic variations of coral into one tank.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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The days of blasting generic templates to 5,000 contacts are gone.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Second, the bill requires the Illinois State Board of Education to provide resource materials for schools to implement these universal mental health screenings, including model policies and guidance, by Sept. 1, 2026.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Her research shows that awkwardness is not a flaw to eliminate but a universal part of human interaction.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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While tick removal is common in Sweden, the location of Olympia's tick made at-home extraction impossible.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Dr Philippou predicts that seven-figure moves will become increasingly common.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Still, broader macroeconomic headwinds threaten to hurt drinking habits and wider consumer spending.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The bitcoin reserve and a broader crypto stockpile were ordered by Trump this year following a campaign promise first made during the Bitcoin 2024 conference.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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