as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
2 of 2phrase
as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
That’s the result of across-the-board improvement in terms of scoring chances from the first two months.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The reductions will be generated by a 10% across-the-board reduction to contracts held by the economic development and public health departments, and municipal and community courts, and a reallocation of Homeless Strategy Office funds by 4%, the memo stated.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
The across-the-board rally on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year was long forgotten.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
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The use of generative AI and LLMs for mental health advice is ranked as the topmost use of such AI currently on an across-the-board basis (see my assessment of the usage rankings at the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
That’s the result of across-the-board improvement in terms of scoring chances from the first two months.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The reductions will be generated by a 10% across-the-board reduction to contracts held by the economic development and public health departments, and municipal and community courts, and a reallocation of Homeless Strategy Office funds by 4%, the memo stated.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
The across-the-board rally on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year was long forgotten.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Though framed as a request for information, Levine’s letter signals that Florida’s campaign against accrediting bodies — once focused on general university oversight — is expanding into medicine, one of the most tightly regulated sectors of higher education.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The second would be how friendly people are along King Drive in general.—
Kynala Phillips,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Adding dark chocolate to your diet is an easy and delicious way to support heart, brain, and overall health.—
Mura Dominko,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, billionaire investor Mark Cuban launched Cost Plus Drugs, an online pharmacy focused on offering lower cost generic drugs.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Still, this isn’t universal plug-and-play for every legacy system.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The biggest barrier to health care access is a system designed to put profit over people – and the only real solution is universal single-payer healthcare.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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As for chargeable felonies, Hansen said that assault on police, a common crime at the anti-ICE protests that turn violent, should warrant felony-level charges under Minnesota law.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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This sofa table has dual storage space with a top shelf for displaying decor, adding lamps, or placing common items, and a lower level for baskets, blankets, and other large items.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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