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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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as in executive
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Recent Examples of general
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
When evaluating an investment, Elliott also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Caine was an unorthodox choice to be the next most senior-ranking military officer as he was already retired and not a four-star general.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Putin announced the brief ceasefire on Saturday during a meeting with the chief of the general staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
When evaluating an investment, Elliott also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
White tells the story of the Scottish general’s bloody rise to power from his influential wife’s perspective — but through a pulsating soundtrack that includes original songs that span genres including hip-hop, neo-soul, R&B, rock, pop and gospel.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Caine was an unorthodox choice to be the next most senior-ranking military officer as he was already retired and not a four-star general.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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The overall design scheme, meanwhile, hints at something out of a Western-meets-Victorian (just look at the claw-foot tub!).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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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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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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The Trump administration has singled out Ivy League universities including Columbia and Harvard for broad federal funding cuts.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Get the latest runway coverage and unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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Flash Sale: Get unlimited digital access for $3.33 $1/month for one year.—
Eva Morell,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2025
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Google sent letters as recently as last week reiterating that its agreements did not prohibit the companies from installing other AI products on new devices, Google executive Peter Fitzgerald testified on Tuesday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has transferred broad administrative powers over the Department of the Interior to Tyler Hassen, a former oil executive with ties to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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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
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Schiff and Warren have cited public reports showing that some $TRUMP investors have ties to foreign exchanges or received funds from crypto platforms banned in the U.S., including Binance.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,Kevin Collier,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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One of the team’s starters from last year, Mo Alie-Cox, remains an unrestricted free agent, and the other, Kylen Granson, signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jones will be an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Who is directing Toy Story 5? Stanton, a longtime Pixar director known for classics like Finding Nemo and A Bug’s Life, will direct Toy Story 5.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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There’s also Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, two behind-the-scenes senior officials helping to shape, implement and message around Trump’s economic plans.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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