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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
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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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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Recent Examples of general
Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Investigators are exploring every possible motive in the early-morning shooting that killed Mark Calcagni, longtime general manager of San Francisco’s famous Condor Club, who was found gunned down near his Santa Rosa home earlier this month.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SIEGE WARNING – Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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But in general, the more technology in a sleep routine, the more possible points of failure.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Investigators are exploring every possible motive in the early-morning shooting that killed Mark Calcagni, longtime general manager of San Francisco’s famous Condor Club, who was found gunned down near his Santa Rosa home earlier this month.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SIEGE WARNING – Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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Child care disruptions have been shown to negatively impact labor force participation (particularly for women), productivity growth and overall economic growth.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The overall findings indicated that those who received the drug did not perform better than those given a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Under federal law, super PACs are permitted to accept unlimited contributions, whereas PACs are subject to donation limits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month.—
Lila Allen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The medical device maker slumped 12% after executives on an earnings call said the high end of the company’s revenue forecast for 2026 may fall below Wall Street’s consensus view.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The popular distribution executive was a mainstay at international markets and will be sorely missed.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Democrats’ share of generic congressional polling has fallen since the start of October, while President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has actually risen a tick.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Biologics have a special pathway to FDA approval, and biosimilars — alternatives to the brand name products — have long been treated differently than other generic drugs.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Razer went public in 2017, listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, before going private again in 2022.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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The trio will also perform spacewalks and conduct public outreach activities, among other tasks.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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After this season, the 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perez would be set to hit unrestricted free agent in 2027.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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