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as in sphere
a more or less round body or mass
the glassblower shaped the molten mass into a globe of remarkable thinness and clarity
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Recent Examples of globe
Goggia now has nine career wins in super-G but is chasing her first season title in the discipline, having won the crystal globe in downhill four times, most recently in 2023.
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ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Starlink orbits the Earth at about 550 kilometers, and covers the entire globe, cutting the latency time (the data time between the user and satellite) down to around 25 milliseconds, according to its website.
—Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The life of a globe-trotting environmentalist is a breeding ground for moral quandaries.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Starlink orbits the Earth at about 550 kilometers, and covers the entire globe, cutting the latency time (the data time between the user and satellite) down to around 25 milliseconds, according to its website.
—Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The life of a globe-trotting environmentalist is a breeding ground for moral quandaries.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for globe
Noun
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Genuine courtesy strengthens your reputation across all spheres.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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His technique evokes a social sphere that’s filled with norms and rules, traditions and laws.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The image was taken with Mars Express' High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC), which has been mapping the planet since the spacecraft arrived in 2003.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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From a practical perspective, that would require an accelerator significantly larger than the entire planet, such as on the scale of the orbit of one of the Solar System’s gas giant planets.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was also a miscommunication in the box that let Tim Ream let a ball go instead of attacking it; there was also a rare bad touch by Biel diluting his chance at a clear 1-on-1 with the Austin FC goalkeeper.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Sporting didn’t want to be chasing the ball for long stretches, and the players didn’t manage to keep possession often enough.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the hard part is working alongside third-party manufacturers such as TSMC to ensure the chips get into production smoothly and actually work in the real world once they're fabricated.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Americans and others in the developed world also have exploited efficiencies in power use that have allowed major economies to grow without creating commensurate demands for electrical power.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globe. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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