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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2025
One of them is the across-the-board collapse of Americans’ relationships with institutions.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 19 Apr. 2025
The company can’t tolerate such limited positivity from potential fans and customers when corporate profits and executive survival require across-the-board approval, maybe even love.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
An across-the-board 10% tariff applies to nearly all imports, except for semi-conductors, pharmaceuticals and some other items.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Big speeches make the hair on your neck stand up (shout-out to my favorite psycho, Forest Whitaker’s Saw Gerrera), and the cast assembled by Nina Gold and Martin Ware is sterling across-the-board.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2025
One of them is the across-the-board collapse of Americans’ relationships with institutions.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 19 Apr. 2025
The company can’t tolerate such limited positivity from potential fans and customers when corporate profits and executive survival require across-the-board approval, maybe even love.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
An across-the-board 10% tariff applies to nearly all imports, except for semi-conductors, pharmaceuticals and some other items.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Two days later, general manager Julien BriseBois began his mid-season media session by pointing out how strong the Bolts, victorious in only six of their previous 15 games, were in many key categories.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When tasked with detailing one important notion regarding maternal health and the overall health of Black women, Dr. King declares that optimizing one’s well-being should not start at pregnancy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s overall job approval is also underwater, with 51% of respondents expressing disapproval and 44% expressing approval.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seen through the narrator’s eyes, the fast-food restaurant’s employees lose their generic anonymity and gain a sense of individuality.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The class action lawsuit alleges that Walgreens sold generic drugs at a higher cost to customers with insurance than to members of its Prescription Savings Club, according to court documents.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In an era that demands universal connectivity, these technologies enable people to embrace the power of being connected—with confidence, ease, and convenience.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The movement's influence quickly transcended national borders, and by 1990, Earth Day had mobilized 200 million people across 141 countries, underscoring a universal commitment to environmental stewardship.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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On the flip side, research suggests sedentary lifestyles—which may be more common among people who live in less walkable neighborhoods—can lead to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, raising the risk of stroke or heart attack.6 Inactivity can have consequences beyond heart health, too.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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Then the clams disappeared Nov. 29, 2021 Sparkman warned against taking common species for granted.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Piano Slam combines classical and contemporary elements in a way that aligns with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s broader mission to bring together different cultural expressions through the arts, according to Cardenas.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Strait displayed a broad smile while DQ employee Becky Gonzalez snapped a photo of him through the window.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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