generalized

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Recent Examples of generalized These efforts, built on the understanding of generalized patterns in populations, have saved countless lives. Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 To safeguard himself and his team, Fernández worked with a lawyer who oriented him on how to broach the subject onscreen, as well as choosing to focus on the victims’ story instead of working on a more generalized approach against the church itself. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 June 2025 Instead, it was given a more generalized warning that American bases in the region could be attacked, the official said. Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025 This method was criticized for being too generalized, especially when differentiating between tornadoes with similar intensity but different damage types. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for generalized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalized
Adjective
  • Pick up that Walmart set of pencils or the generic Target pencil sharpener.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
  • Share transformation stories instead of generic tips.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.
    E.J. Antoni, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
  • That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • As predicted in Destiny’s Child No Longer, the era of universal newborn genomic screening is dawning.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The court said, no, lower courts cannot issue universal injunctions normally.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025

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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalized. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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