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the whole body of things observed or assumed
  • the theory that the universe is constantly expanding

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The first known use of universe was in 1589

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“Universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/universe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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