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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
That report said that models differ by 10% to 20% in estimating the size of that carbon sink, raising questions about the accuracy of global climate projections that rely on them.
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
This leaves them sensitive to seasonal price swings in global gas markets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Still, just one in four people in Africa owned a smartphone in 2024 compared to the global average of more than half, a recent GSMA study said, with affordability cited as the main reason for the trend.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
For Black artists — particularly the two Black actors standing on a global stage — hearing it in that setting, and then watching it be broadcast into homes, turned into a meme and shared on social media, carries a weight that does not disappear simply because the source lacked intent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
This leaves them sensitive to seasonal price swings in global gas markets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Still, just one in four people in Africa owned a smartphone in 2024 compared to the global average of more than half, a recent GSMA study said, with affordability cited as the main reason for the trend.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
For Black artists — particularly the two Black actors standing on a global stage — hearing it in that setting, and then watching it be broadcast into homes, turned into a meme and shared on social media, carries a weight that does not disappear simply because the source lacked intent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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The legislation would cut $131 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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In general, the singers class up the production.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Many students live with severe anxiety, autism or ADHD and struggle in large comprehensive high schools, parents say.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Images provided by the Department of Fish and Wildlife show the raptor sipping from what appears to be a BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktail in its green, spherical container.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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The meaning of consciousness is immersion in multitudinous flowing tastes, olfactory rumors, vibrations, racing to understand before the ocean washes them away, these sensations like spherical and syncopated waves crashing against her hundred tentacles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bray knew that cheap generic medications like leucovorin, which has a history of going into shortage, are particularly vulnerable to demand-side shocks.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Haney said all board members were given the same generic password when they were issued new laptops.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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At Piazza Maggiore, climb Torre dell'Orologio, a 15th-century clock tower equipped with two terraces offering panoramic views of the city and hills in the distance.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The project’s ultimate blueprint calls for a massive, kilometer-wide circular power station in geostationary orbit, 36,000 kilometers (22,370 miles) above Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Begin by dusting the furniture, and then apply a small amount of coconut oil with a clean, dry cloth using a circular motion.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Poor sleep affects everyone Ninety-five percent of all caregivers agreed that good sleep is essential to overall family function, and nearly 80% said their own sleep suffers when their child sleeps poorly, the poll found.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Researchers said this price difference allows the overall structural cost of a drone to fall by more than 20 percent.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Swaps imply two full 25-basis-point hikes by the ECB this year compared with one on Friday.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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