as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
2 of 2phrase
as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
The decision follows ongoing threats by President Donald Trump to impose across-the-board tariffs on Mexican goods.
—Drazen Jorgic, Laura Gottesdiener, and Lizbeth Diaz, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Courtenay Brown Updated Feb 2, 2025 - Business Trump tariffs begin, with levies on Canada, Mexico, China
President Trump on Saturday imposed across-the-board tariffs on North American allies and China, which sparked immediate retaliation against domestic manufacturers.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The House bill also seeks $2 trillion in across-the-board cuts to federal spending over 10 years to fund other aspects of Trump's agenda, such as tax cuts.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Democrats want guarantees Trump pushed early to pause grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars while his administration conducted an across-the-board review of federal programs.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
The decision follows ongoing threats by President Donald Trump to impose across-the-board tariffs on Mexican goods.
—Drazen Jorgic, Laura Gottesdiener, and Lizbeth Diaz, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Courtenay Brown Updated Feb 2, 2025 - Business Trump tariffs begin, with levies on Canada, Mexico, China
President Trump on Saturday imposed across-the-board tariffs on North American allies and China, which sparked immediate retaliation against domestic manufacturers.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
The House bill also seeks $2 trillion in across-the-board cuts to federal spending over 10 years to fund other aspects of Trump's agenda, such as tax cuts.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
Adjective
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The powerful new feature was initially spotted last week before its release but is now available for general use.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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With three draft picks in the first 41 selections next month, general manager Ryan Poles probably isn’t done building up front either.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not generic fears, but specific ones that match their world.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Propranolol The brand-name drug Inderal has been discontinued, but the generic propranolol immediate-release (IR) is still available.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Strickler explained that these panels are conservative about adopting change, but that the whole country is now moving in the direction of universal DPYD testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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As a result, the Maryland Department of Health just recommended universal masking in all health care facilities.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Itchy eyes and a congested nose are common in spring, although some parts of the country tend to have a worse allergy season than others.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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The most common diets, according to the study How the researchers evaluated the individual diets And the healthiest diet is… The diet with the highest score in terms of health and environmental impact is the pescatarian diet.—
Anna Bader,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The move, part of a broader effort to streamline federal operations and reduce costs, could have far-reaching consequences for the department's ability to function effectively, particularly in areas like financial aid processing and customer service.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Their expertise and collaborative approach have refined our strategy, enabling us to share our mission of creating luxury beauty products that are good for people and the planet with a broader audience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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