as in global
happening or existing in all parts of the world
News of the attack attracted worldwide attention. a worldwide concert tour
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Recent Examples of worldwide
The tour was canceled soon after the death investigation drew worldwide media attention.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Macklin Celebrini represented the San Jose Sharks well at the Olympics — and a new worldwide audience watched his exploits.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Saturday marked the fifth annual Topps Rip Night, a global celebration of the sports trading card and memorabilia hobby that has grown from a niche in-store promotion into a worldwide phenomenon.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Tech companies announced multiple waves of worldwide tech layoffs during those years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Macklin Celebrini represented the San Jose Sharks well at the Olympics — and a new worldwide audience watched his exploits.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Saturday marked the fifth annual Topps Rip Night, a global celebration of the sports trading card and memorabilia hobby that has grown from a niche in-store promotion into a worldwide phenomenon.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Tech companies announced multiple waves of worldwide tech layoffs during those years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worldwide
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The decision was driven by concerns over data sharing concerns, fairness, sovereignty and Washington's broader shift away from global health institutions, government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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British architects Alison and Peter Smithson can also be credited with the widespread use of the name.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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Iranian regime change is considered a complicated matter due to the regime’s deep roots in the country — despite widespread opposition — and the political vacuum could evolve in unpredictable ways.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Set on a wide, quiet stretch of Long Bay Beach, the resort feels removed but not remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will be dozens of opportunities to meet women working in STEM jobs, and experiment with a wide range of STEM activities.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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And there is a general lack of a clear approach.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Major rainfall in December and early February created ideal breeding conditions, said Susanne Kluh, general manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worldwide. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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