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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
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Welts said the team is not in a rush to hire a permanent general manager but would hope to have one in place before the NBA draft.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Maung Maung Ohn, also a former general and ex-information minister, was elected deputy speaker.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The general consensus among people operating within the WNBA is relief that a deal is in place.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Welts said the team is not in a rush to hire a permanent general manager but would hope to have one in place before the NBA draft.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Like many public education advocates, Bruno had hoped a scathing report from the state auditor general would have prompted the Legislature to add accountability measures to the voucher program.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Maung Maung Ohn, also a former general and ex-information minister, was elected deputy speaker.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
Adjective
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Dejounte Murray had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans (24-46), who received a standing ovation as the final seconds wound down on their sixth straight victory at home and ninth win in their past 13 games overall.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Co-owner Carolyn Nugent said her team is still figuring out where things go and how their work flows, but overall the upgrade has been just that.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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While oil prices have surged amid disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the broader market impact has been complicated by inflation fears and concerns about a hit to global growth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The slate to replace her is diverse, reflecting the broader region, as both longtime politicians and a handful of outsiders have proved competitive.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 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
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Harvesting seed nearby is a way to get plants that are genetically adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions and are more likely to thrive.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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Roster turnover has been a common theme for the Knights since the introduction of unlimited transfers, name, image and likeness deals and revenue sharing.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Despite this high-minded rhetoric, Talarico has benefited from reams of cash from corporate lobbyists, billionaires, and business executives who have flooded Texas on his behalf.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those disparate visions were on full display during a Tuesday oversight hearing in which agency leaders, company executives and advisory board members answered lawmakers’ questions about how California managed to spend $450 million on a regional 911 system, only to scrap the design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Semaglutide, the weight-loss and diabetes drug better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon be available in generic form for 40% of the world’s population.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But more than a month later, the site only offers discounts on 54 prescription drugs, and many medications already have cheaper generic versions or savings programs available elsewhere.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to people close to him, the president frequently praises Rubio in both private and public settings, at times casting him as a possible all-time great at the State Department.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In a rare public tirade against a member of their ranks, leaders insisted that Orbán must respect the 27-nation bloc's decision in December to fund Ukraine's armed forces and strained economy for the next two years.—
LORNE COOK,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Reaves is a pending unrestricted free agent and is now 38 games shy of 1,000 for his NHL career.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fishermen and anglers are permitted to resume activities in unrestricted areas, as there is no evidence that the fish or shellfish population in those areas were affected by the spill.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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