as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
a love of big things—big cars, big meals—seems to be a generic trait of the American people
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Recent Examples of generic
Pharmaceuticals While certain sectors like wine and spirits appear to still be under negotiation, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said pharmaceuticals will be covered by the 15% tariff, with certain generic drugs not subject to tariffs.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 29 July 2025
ProPublica has been investigating the FDA’s oversight of foreign factories that make generic drugs for the U.S. market.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 28 July 2025
So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The Indian pharmaceutical company plans to launch its generic version of the drug in 87 countries by 2026, CEO Erez Israeli said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 29 July 2025
ProPublica has been investigating the FDA’s oversight of foreign factories that make generic drugs for the U.S. market.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 28 July 2025
So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The Indian pharmaceutical company plans to launch its generic version of the drug in 87 countries by 2026, CEO Erez Israeli said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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While the cost of certain goods and services will fluctuate, the general trend is clear: Essential expenses like housing and food are rising significantly.—
Jenna Hinrichsen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Any revenue the government collects, through ordinary taxes or tariffs, goes into a general fund managed by the Treasury Department.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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With the profit hit along with overall market volatility, the container shipping firm is planning to slash some spending.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Moonshot founder Vidhya Ramalingam believes this escalation from online abuse to in-person stalking is a common pattern — and one that security teams can learn to anticipate.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The graphic below shows his most common line-breaking passes in La Liga last season.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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While not universal, there are clear patterns in how men and women tend to engage with AI tools like ChatGPT, voice assistants, and smart search.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Religious opposition to gender-affirming healthcare was not inevitable nor universal.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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