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- a general increase in postage rates
- there's been a general improvement in the economy
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- gave the general impression of being kindhearted
- a general course of study in American history
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- all-around
- (also all-round),
- bird's-eye,
- broad,
- nonspecific,
- overall
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- it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar
- the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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- a new kitchen tool of general usefulness
- a general education
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general
nounSynonyms of general (Entry 2 of 2)
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for general
- boss,
- boss man,
- captain,
- chief,
- foreman,
- forewoman,
- head,
- headman,
- helmsman,
- honcho,
- jefe,
- kingpin,
- leader,
- master,
- mistress,
- taskmaster,
- taskmistress
- leadman,
- manager,
- overseer,
- principal,
- skipper,
- standard-bearer,
- steward,
- straw boss,
- superintendent,
- superior,
- supervisor
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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