as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
a love of big things—big cars, big meals—seems to be a generic trait of the American people
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Recent Examples of generic
Some women have switched from generic medication to available brand names, which costs them as much as $300 a month and are not covered by insurance.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Walmart, for instance, sells 90-day prescriptions of dozens of generic versions of drugs for $10.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Third, an election is at greatest danger of interference when the margin of victory is narrow, and Americans’ growing disapproval of the president’s handling of immigration and the economy has buoyed Democrats on the generic ballot for Congress.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Today’s generic LLMs, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and others, are not at all akin to the robust capabilities of human therapists.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Walmart, for instance, sells 90-day prescriptions of dozens of generic versions of drugs for $10.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Third, an election is at greatest danger of interference when the margin of victory is narrow, and Americans’ growing disapproval of the president’s handling of immigration and the economy has buoyed Democrats on the generic ballot for Congress.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Today’s generic LLMs, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and others, are not at all akin to the robust capabilities of human therapists.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
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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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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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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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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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