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
Reeti Malhotra
june 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
For the 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security, that means a potential across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% unless Congress acts.
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John W. Diamond,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
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But representatives of the seven general fund departments affected by the cuts argued that the across-the-board reductions would disproportionately affect certain departments.
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Reeti Malhotra
june 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
For the 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security, that means a potential across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% unless Congress acts.
—
John W. Diamond,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Phrase
The Core 7 350 generally lagged the Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm alternatives across the board—more in some cases than others.
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Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end.
—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for across-the-board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete.
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The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures.
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Mentioning a favorite weekend routine can tell others more than a collection of generic interests.
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My recent research showed that choosing the right-size models for specific tasks—instead of the biggest, most generic models out there—can reduce the quantity of energy needed by a factor of 33.
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While water bottle preferences are deeply personal, packing one is a universal essential.
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Advocates have also credited her work as helping build momentum for Minnesota’s universal school meals program, signed into law in 2023.
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Room-service delivery robots are already common in hotels across many large Chinese cities.
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The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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