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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
This could easily be paid for with Trump’s new across-the-board tariff.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
An 80% across-the-board tariff would still be far beyond the duties the U.S. had in place on China before Trump took office.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration imposed across-the-board tariffs on most imports and targeted some countries and industries for additional levies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Perez is pushing for a $2.5 billion permanent cut in state taxes, featuring an across-the-board cut in the state sales tax rate from 6 cents to 5.75 cents.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
This could easily be paid for with Trump’s new across-the-board tariff.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
An 80% across-the-board tariff would still be far beyond the duties the U.S. had in place on China before Trump took office.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 May 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration imposed across-the-board tariffs on most imports and targeted some countries and industries for additional levies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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And this Elevation Plus Backpack, 30 percent off, continues to be our favorite backpack from Samsonite thus far, thanks to its expansion capabilities, durability, and overall comfort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The mental health hospital, which received one of the largest cuts in the overall bill, is likely to be at the center of discussions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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But because nearly every one of these competitions includes the prospect of a USA-Mexico and/or USA-Canada meeting, the generic pressure to participate is far higher than in your average UEFA Nations League match might be.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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These can include the Barnum Effect, in which someone accepts vague or generic personality descriptions as specific and accurate to themselves, or confirmation bias, in which a person places too much confidence in information that affirms their existing beliefs.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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But Tranter and Bartlett said Trump may settle roughly into this range of having an approval rating between 43 percent and 47 percent given the intense polarization of the country, as has been common in the past couple administrations.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Ashley O’Neal, Founder at Summerside Creative Inc., adds that the demand is particularly common in hospitality.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Full Story Films will complement Sky Documentaries’ broader commissioning strategy with news-adjacent films for streaming and television.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Guanipa was detained as part of a broader operation that, according to Cabello, has led to the arrest of 38 individuals, including 21 Venezuelans and 17 foreigners.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 May 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 Jun. 2025.
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