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as in humanities
human beings in general
the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out
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as in planets
the celestial body on which we live
worried about the effects of pollution on the world
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as in universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed
theories about the origin of the world
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as in galaxies
a huge physical or conceptual distance
they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own
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Recent Examples of worlds
Studios global rights to develop characters and worlds from Gripp’s full catalog.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Parents may not need the nightly news to remind them to locate their children anymore — there are apps for that now — but there are many ways for kids to feel unmoored, whether in analog or digital worlds.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Though Juneau rose to prominence during the Gold Rush and became the territorial capital after the United States purchased Alaska in 1867, the city still bears traces of both worlds.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Both those films centered on women whose grim worlds were closing in on them — a tomboyish auto mechanic in Closeness; a nurse and the frontline friend who turns on her in Beanpole.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Yes to one of the most prestigious assignments in the rarified worlds of classical music and opera.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
In their separate worlds, Serrato and her partner both anxiously looked for signs that the war was winding down.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 May 2026
Two different worlds, obviously.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Although the population size seems to be stable, threats from climate change — rising ocean levels surrounding small islands — and from the ongoing loss of their habitat to human development will take a toll on their already fragile island worlds over the coming decades.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Parents may not need the nightly news to remind them to locate their children anymore — there are apps for that now — but there are many ways for kids to feel unmoored, whether in analog or digital worlds.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Though Juneau rose to prominence during the Gold Rush and became the territorial capital after the United States purchased Alaska in 1867, the city still bears traces of both worlds.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Both those films centered on women whose grim worlds were closing in on them — a tomboyish auto mechanic in Closeness; a nurse and the frontline friend who turns on her in Beanpole.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Yes to one of the most prestigious assignments in the rarified worlds of classical music and opera.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
In their separate worlds, Serrato and her partner both anxiously looked for signs that the war was winding down.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 May 2026
Two different worlds, obviously.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Although the population size seems to be stable, threats from climate change — rising ocean levels surrounding small islands — and from the ongoing loss of their habitat to human development will take a toll on their already fragile island worlds over the coming decades.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worlds
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Hence, the humanities is necessary to get insights into human emotions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency’s cancellation last year of the majority of federal humanities grants, including to several Jewish projects, was unlawful and unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled on May 7.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Unlike meteor showers or eclipses that can require precise timing and travel, conjunctions between the moon and bright planets can be enjoyed from city streets, suburban backyards or parks.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions – or even billions – of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Rather than relying solely on observations, researchers can now experiment within detailed virtual universes — adjusting physical assumptions, testing predictions and uncovering patterns that might otherwise remain hidden.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Two films, two aesthetic universes, and most importantly, two wardrobes that have clearly never spoken to each other.—
Maddalena Gomez,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Rubin’s first year alone, scientists expect the observatory to find 1 million undiscovered asteroids — as many as have been documented in the previous 200 years of human history — as well as thousands of comets and billions of stars and galaxies.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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And Rubin will discover much more than TNOs, too, by virtue of its emphasis on time-domain astronomy—the study of objects such as asteroids, novae, supernovae and active galaxies that move and vary in brightness.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Besides dusting, this includes wiping off the lightbulbs, removing any light globes to wash and dry them, and wiping dust from the fan’s motor and pull chain with a microfiber cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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The Ebern Designs Rhenn flush mount comes with three milky glass globes that give you plenty of light without blinding you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The ways of the whites puzzled the Indians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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This vision resonated with the leaders of the Gulf states and their citizens, who have increasingly come to see themselves not as mere custodians of oil fields and checkbooks, but as builders of dynamic new economies and societies.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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The spiral stretches nearly 2 million light-years from the cluster's center.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Located 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus, the galaxy, called NGC 1266, is what’s known as a lenticular galaxy.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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“Worlds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worlds. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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