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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
As the American eagle and Chinese dragon clash over tariffs that burned more than $10 trillion in global wealth, some are declaring the death of globalization.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Vaibhav Kakkar, Founder and CEO of Digital Web Solutions, empowers global agencies and marketers through strategic digital solutions.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, Ted Sarandos, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajinikanth are set to headline the inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, as India aims to position itself at the epicenter of global storytelling and screen innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
In recent years, the Academy has expanded its membership, overhauled its voting processes, and begun embracing the global community of film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Vaibhav Kakkar, Founder and CEO of Digital Web Solutions, empowers global agencies and marketers through strategic digital solutions.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, Ted Sarandos, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajinikanth are set to headline the inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) 2025, as India aims to position itself at the epicenter of global storytelling and screen innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
In recent years, the Academy has expanded its membership, overhauled its voting processes, and begun embracing the global community of film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Defensive line and tackle on offense remain priorities, but could there be a choice outside the trenches that’s too tempting to ignore? Chiefs general manager Brett Veach leaves open that possibility.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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There, eggs develop into a spherical embryo with six hooks that pierce through the intestinal wall to migrate to the animal's organs, primarily the liver.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Using a biofilm of Vibrio cholerae bacteria, Yunker’s team described the shape of the emerging biofilm as a spherical cap that resembles a contact lens.—
Carrie Arnold,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Seen through the narrator’s eyes, the fast-food restaurant’s employees lose their generic anonymity and gain a sense of individuality.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The class action lawsuit alleges that Walgreens sold generic drugs at a higher cost to customers with insurance than to members of its Prescription Savings Club, according to court documents.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Top of the Standard (known colloquially as the Boom Boom Room) instantly commands your attention with the bar’s gilded centerpiece, reminiscent of a trumpet flute, and its floor-to-ceiling windows that provide incredible panoramic views of New York City and the Hudson River.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Recommended: the glorious, scenic route of Hwy 82 with its panoramic views of mountains and wildlife.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The circular dots found near the center of the fossil indicate that a predatory marine reptile called a mosasaur took some bites of it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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The brand was recognized for using its knowledge to understand how trash can be used as part of a circular sustainability ecosystem for future automobiles.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s overall job approval is also underwater, with 51% of respondents expressing disapproval and 44% expressing approval.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Out of the 12 cities included in SmartAsset's analysis, Honolulu, Hawaii, experienced the largest uptick with a 5.3% increase in overall grocery prices since last year.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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