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
CBS News, 23 May 2026
Then, it would be reduced further by an across-the-board cut.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There could be a confluence of events helping fuel that brand of across-the-board thievery.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
With the September-to-May TV season coming to a close, NBC will finish with an across-the-board win among all viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
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As part of the deals, there won't be an across-the-board 3% raise for state workers as the Senate preferred, but corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters will receive a 4% raise.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
Then, it would be reduced further by an across-the-board cut.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There could be a confluence of events helping fuel that brand of across-the-board thievery.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
With the September-to-May TV season coming to a close, NBC will finish with an across-the-board win among all viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The reports are expected to examine ways to reduce the cost burden on the city’s general fund.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The decision ends a nine-week trial in which a jury decided the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander are owed nearly $200 million overall for the tragic September 2020 crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Though the tournament begins Thursday, this week’s free ticket giveaways are not necessarily a break from FIFA’s overall strategy.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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This is a masterpiece of modernist Chinese architecture and design from China’s first Pritzker Prize-winning architect Wang Shu whose work is a poetic alternative to the country’s generic glass and steel highrises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In 2024, forensic experts submitted a DNA sample from the remains for specialized testing, which aided in generating a generic profile and identifying possible relatives.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Cinema remains the universal language, and these filmmakers demonstrate that its most essential voices are rising from every corner of the globe.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Cagle told the city council that around half of all bus and light rail riders are not paying their fares, with rail evasion the most common occurrence.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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One of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances — born of geography, heritage and centuries of common interests — is broken, as seen in several recent examples of tension between leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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