world

noun

ˈwər(-ə)ld How to pronounce world (audio)
Definition of worldnext
1
as in humanity
human beings in general the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out

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2
as in globe
the celestial body on which we live worried about the effects of pollution on the world

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3
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed theories about the origin of the world

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as in galaxy
a huge physical or conceptual distance they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own

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Recent Examples of world Valero Energy's earnings were up over 400% for the quarter compared to last year in world that Valero estimates is still five million barrels short per day of global refining capacity and over 100 million barrels short of oil inventories. — Hillary Jackson, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 One large framework that can help guide the struggle for a more secure world is an initiative called SCRAP – (The Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation). — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The golden age of exoplanet discovery Every year, astronomers uncover hundreds of new worlds, but the most exciting discoveries are no longer just about adding another dot to the catalog. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Like with most EVs making these promises, the real world adds another 25% or so to that time. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world
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  1. humanity
  2. globe
  3. universe
  4. galaxy
  5. people
  6. planet
  7. nature
  8. way
Noun
  • In Kurzweil’s version, the singularity involves an unmistakable break in which machine intelligence overtakes humanity and technological progress becomes impossible to predict.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • In the years ahead, technical competence will become increasingly common, but the best of humanity may prove to be the greatest differentiator of all.
    — John M. O'Connor, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • The Provence estate is just one residence in the couple’s globe-spanning property portfolio.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
  • Netflix’s teen adventure mystery will kick off one last globe-trotting treasure hunt on August 20.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Definition of globe
Noun
  • Scooby-Doo’s bag that opens to a pocket universe and is capable of storing an infinite amount of things, including refrigerators, giant sandwiches, and entire sets of flatware that belonged to the late queen?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • Searching a near-infinite chemical universe, Stokes’s team asked a model to generate candidate molecules.
    — Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • When two galaxies merge, their black holes typically form a binary pair, orbiting each other at the center of the single postmerger galaxy.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • These days, scientists across NASA estimate that the Milky Way galaxy alone holds more than 100 billion stars, and that each solar system, on average, features at least one planet.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of galaxy
Noun
  • Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of people
Noun
  • For a climate scientist, the intrigue lies in how much of that gas will end up warming the planet.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • In time, astronomers discovered rings around other large planets in our solar system (Jupiter has them, and Uranus, too), revealing them to be made up of tiny pieces of what may have been torn apart moons.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • The article argues that AI's infrastructural nature necessitates open-weight distribution for widespread economic impact, as closed systems create friction that hinders adoption and customization, ultimately favoring open architectures.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The discussions are the latest example of the increasingly circular nature of AI financing.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • As all of this finale drama is happening around him, Danny gets increasingly drunker, foreshadowing absolutely nothing good coming our way.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • My favorite way to spend an afternoon, though, was borrowing one of the hotel's bicycles and pedaling around South of Fifth, where quiet residential streets quickly give way to cafés, the marina, and the fun buzz of Ocean Drive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
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