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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center
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Recent Examples of global
Meanwhile, the global percentage of children receiving their second dose of measles vaccine increased from 73% in 2022 and 74% in 2023 to 76% in 2024, according to the new report.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The success of the show and its global reach has exceeded all our expectations and is an honour to be a part of.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Other honors include her appointment as global ambassador for the Special Olympics and being inducted in France’s Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2013.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Since then, he’s had to adapt to changes in the global cacao bean market.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The success of the show and its global reach has exceeded all our expectations and is an honour to be a part of.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Other honors include her appointment as global ambassador for the Special Olympics and being inducted in France’s Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2013.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Since then, he’s had to adapt to changes in the global cacao bean market.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
Adjective
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And notably absent was general manager Ken Williams, the architect of the ’05 team who became vice president and was fired in 2023 along with GM Rick Hahn.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The Hot 100 is composed using a methodology that blends sales, streams, and radio activity, so the fact that the year-plus-old cut is still performing well enough to live within that competitive region on the general streaming and radio tallies shows that consumption is still high to this day.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The spherical heel is carved from lightweight cork, which appears in multiple guises in the season’s collection.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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The prey burst, turning spherical and leaking nutrients, which the killers then use to survive and grow.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Pick up that Walmart set of pencils or the generic Target pencil sharpener.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Share transformation stories instead of generic tips.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The property, which guests can access via private aircraft or the resort's own fleet, spans just under 3,000 acres and has 25 residences with panoramic views, private pools, and exceptional personalized service.—
Sarah Farag,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Travelers can also experience floor-to-ceiling glass walls that flood the terminal with light and offer panoramic views of the sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Glass has also become a big part of the circular economy.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Similar to many other automatic litter box models, the circular orb rotates, sifting dirty litter into a waste bag, which on this model is on top of the machine rather than below.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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More Black people are turning to the keto lifestyle as a way to take control of their health, energy, and overall well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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As a result, Flynn said the overall weather pattern may become more conducive to a longer heat wave as the calendar pages turn.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomasville is full of Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and serves as a quiet weekend retreat for lovers of architecture, gardens, and good food.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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