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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center
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Recent Examples of global
In addition, the global oil benchmark, also called Brent crude, has risen higher than $100 a barrel on March 30.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles is one of hundreds of global cities participating.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Chopra and Hathaway, named global brand ambassadors in 2021 and 2022, respectively, wore statement pieces from Eclettica, the house’s latest high-jewelry collection, which is not slated for debut until March 23.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The molten fireballs and belching smoke over the Middle East early Thursday signaled a dramatic escalation in the Iran war — and its threat to the global economy.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles is one of hundreds of global cities participating.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Chopra and Hathaway, named global brand ambassadors in 2021 and 2022, respectively, wore statement pieces from Eclettica, the house’s latest high-jewelry collection, which is not slated for debut until March 23.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The molten fireballs and belching smoke over the Middle East early Thursday signaled a dramatic escalation in the Iran war — and its threat to the global economy.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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As part of a two-question ballot measure, the Hickman Mills School District is asking voters to approve a general obligation bond to pay down the district’s debt.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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But there is some risk the city will need to increase its general fund contribution in the new fiscal year because there are expected to be cuts to state funding.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Routes to reception and the concierge are also accessible, and hotel staffers receive comprehensive training on the requirements of the ADA and Human Rights Code.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The motif of shooting this show, as Alex [Kurtzman] established in the pilot, were these tight moving close-ups with these new anamorphic spherical lenses that are up in people's faces.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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About an hour's drive north of Dunedin on the South Island, Koekohe Beach is famous among geologists for the spherical boulders that formed about 65 million years ago.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Foundayo is a small molecule whereas Zepbound and Wegovy are peptides, which require more intensive manufacturing processes, a barrier Ricks thinks will hinder generic versions of Wegovy that have recently launched in some other countries, including India.—
Angelica Peebles,Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Without that, intelligence — human or artificial — becomes generic.—
Jason Dressel,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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And only one community offers Vista 360 Well-Being, a new panoramic approach to wellness.—
Vi at Aventura,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant offers panoramic outdoor seating with sights of the San Diego Bay and downtown San Diego.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The robot includes a perception system with dual RGB and RGB-D cameras, optional 3D LiDAR, and a six-microphone circular array for voice interaction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The circular concrete structure stands in stark contrast to the rectangular steel-and-glass buildings that surround it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Despite that, overall launch conditions remain favorable.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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These factors include temperature, wind, cloud cover and the overall health of the launch vehicle.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the separate living room and bedroom, a dining area sported a full dinner table, a perfect setting for in-room meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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