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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
CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
This news comes at a time when the whiskey business, and the spirits industry in general, has been struggling.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
For the first time in over five years, a delegation of Indian businesses visited China, according to Ranjeet Mehta, secretary general and CEO of Indian trade body PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The Bulls are looking for new leadership after firing executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
This news comes at a time when the whiskey business, and the spirits industry in general, has been struggling.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
However, Saratoga residents affiliated with neighborhood associations largely supported the use of Flock cameras or ALPRs in general.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
For the first time in over five years, a delegation of Indian businesses visited China, according to Ranjeet Mehta, secretary general and CEO of Indian trade body PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
Adjective
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In addition to having those 14 months taken off his overall sentence, Combs is also likely eligible for a reduction in his sentence under the First Step Act and by participating in a drug rehabilitation program.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bronzing drops on the other hand, give you instant radiance, can help create an overall base tone, and enhance skin itself.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, Bricks and Horses has new, broader lunch, dinner and brunch menus.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even a single seat like GA-14 plays into the broader math of power in Washington.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And the press was given virtually unlimited access (a big mistake, as American officials realized, and one that has not been repeated).—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Scott and Peggy Oppenheimer spent over $2,000 for the VIP treatment, which includes unlimited beverages.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then Disney executives pulled the plug on them.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Amazon executives famously think long-term, and in sports, that includes one day having a Super Bowl.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Estrogen patches are generic medicines with low profit margins, providing manufacturers few incentives to invest quickly in new production lines or facilities that can take years to build.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Arthur is a creepy dude, a generic-looking cellphone store employee with an incomprehensible plan.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bronx Science is one of the highly competitive specialized New York City public high schools where access to a free, élite education rests on a single admissions test.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 This evening spotlights your public voice.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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In an offseason filled with anticipation as the Liberty — and most WNBA teams — awaited decisions on unrestricted free agents, Jones was the first major piece to re-sign with New York.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Russell Westbrook, Precious Achiuwa, Drew Eubanks and Doug McDermott will be unrestricted free agents.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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