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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
a universal wrench
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2
as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
mankind's universal need for affection
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was universal: he was an artist, an architect, an engineer, and a scientist, among other things
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as in ubiquitous
present in all places and at all times
after the home team won the national championship, throughout the city a sense of pride was as universal as the air
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Recent Examples of universal
New York City’s universal Pre-K and 3K programs offer a model of success.
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Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
There is a problem in our understanding of universal expansion; different methods for measuring the rate of expansion yield different results.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
At an annual cost to taxpayers of $535 million, or roughly $1.60 per American taxpayer, stations provide free and universal access to educational shows, emergency alerts and a wide array of news and cultural content.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
According to the filing, Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose duties against Mexico, China and Canada using IEEPA—or create a universal baseline tariff of 10 percent that impacts all trading partners.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
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Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
There is a problem in our understanding of universal expansion; different methods for measuring the rate of expansion yield different results.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
At an annual cost to taxpayers of $535 million, or roughly $1.60 per American taxpayer, stations provide free and universal access to educational shows, emergency alerts and a wide array of news and cultural content.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
According to the filing, Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose duties against Mexico, China and Canada using IEEPA—or create a universal baseline tariff of 10 percent that impacts all trading partners.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for universal
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The result was versatile clothing designed to transition seamlessly from workout to workday, aligning with her quality-over-quantity ethos.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Wallner says the way women are approaching watches now is as versatile investment pieces that can be worn as easily and interchangeable as jewelry—a conscious shift that speaks both to how expensive watches can be, and the fact that there isn’t always a functional need for one.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Two days later, general manager Julien BriseBois began his mid-season media session by pointing out how strong the Bolts, victorious in only six of their previous 15 games, were in many key categories.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This development mirrors the revolutionary vision of personal computing, suggesting a future where AI agents could become as ubiquitous as desktop computers. 2.—
Gaurav Pathak,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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And although offal may never become as ubiquitous as muscle meat in American diets, more people eating organ meats could come with some positives.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Long-Term Resilience Prioritizing upskilling prepares you for a resilient future with adaptable employees ready to take on evolving roles.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Kara Nitschke, migratory and game bird biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said Canada geese are very adaptable and easily assimilate.—
Morgan Severson,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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That could lead to or exacerbate shortages of certain generic drugs in the U.S., such as sterile injectable drugs commonly used in hospitals.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Another drug that is sometimes used for itchy dogs is Atopica, generic name is cyclosporine.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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The New England pad spans 5,000 square feet and is equipped with eight bedrooms, all of which are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the space in natural light and offering panoramic waterfront views.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70-foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air.—
Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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The impacts are widespread and pervasive; in major cities like Madrid, trains are not running, airports are unable to operate, and businesses and schools have closed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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Having heard widespread praise for Marsh around the league, Cardoso was sold by the end of her first phone call with her new coach.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Universal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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