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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
horse ranches are a common sight in that part of the state
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just a common house cat but an extraordinary friend
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
facts of common knowledge
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as in low
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
a man of wealth and privilege who mingled without pretense with the common folk
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
a politician who works not for the special interests but for the common good
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
used a common bathroom while at the campground
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as in ordinary
of average to below average quality
has a common singing voice that's good enough for performing at those venues
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as in poor
of low quality
furniture of common workmanship that did not justify the high prices
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as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
embarrassed by the common manners of his new in-laws
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Recent Examples of common
The pioneering work from Case Western Reserve University researchers targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common cancer that plagues the organ.
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Such deals for young players are common, and one of the most high-profile was the deal to bring Vinicius Junior, then aged 16, to Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2017.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 12 June 2025
That means there's no data to be sniffed in transit, phished, or compromised through other common methods.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
Two years later, JPMorgan Chase hired her away, but not as chief sustainability officer, a role common at most large investment banks around the world and a position already filled at JPMorgan.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Such deals for young players are common, and one of the most high-profile was the deal to bring Vinicius Junior, then aged 16, to Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2017.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 12 June 2025
That means there's no data to be sniffed in transit, phished, or compromised through other common methods.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2025
Two years later, JPMorgan Chase hired her away, but not as chief sustainability officer, a role common at most large investment banks around the world and a position already filled at JPMorgan.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for common
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Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Smart lawn mowers certainly aren't as ubiquitous as their indoor, floor-cleaning counterparts, and there are several good reasons for that.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
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At the World Championships, Metcalfe saw a competitor achieve a 100kg deadlift and decided to push herself beyond her normal limits.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In normal circumstances, the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act barring U.S. soldiers from acting like law enforcement in the U.S. But the Insurrection Act, first enacted in 1792, allows the president to deploy the military inside the U.S. to help civilian law enforcement with law enforcement duties.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Among folks in the business, there is a general sense of Hacks as a funny show featuring great performances, made by incredibly likable people in Downs, Aniello, and Statsky.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Apple continues to offer multi-year support across its hardware, including the Mac platform in general and the MacBook laptops in particular.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But the three-time Oscar winner makes the most out of every line reading, not by going big (a near impossibility in an Anderson movie) but by setting Felicity’s fears and annoyances to a very low simmer.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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An exclusive group of evolutionary weirdos Only a handful of organisms are known to form collective assemblages for the purpose of dispersing, similar to the nematode towers.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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JetBlue Airways flight 312 arrived from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport around 11:55 a.m. in what passengers described as an ordinary landing.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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But then again … Look one more time at the last entry in the catalog of ordinary human stuff that the turtle’s shell is compared to: pottery.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Most cited poor digital offerings or a lack of services and products.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The survey examined a minimum of 1,000 comments per team and found less than 1% of posts made by fans of the Dallas Wings contained swear words or vulgar comments.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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“Common.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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