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
Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The across-the-board tariff will be added to a set of duties on about 60 countries that levy U.S. goods.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
Economists have warned that across-the-board tariffs could cripple lower-income Americans' finances the most while also helping spur a recession.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Other tariffs have already been implemented, including a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and an across-the-board 20% tariff against China.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
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But Trump's across-the-board tariff schedule and high rates suggest a harder line this time around.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The across-the-board tariff will be added to a set of duties on about 60 countries that levy U.S. goods.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
Economists have warned that across-the-board tariffs could cripple lower-income Americans' finances the most while also helping spur a recession.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Other tariffs have already been implemented, including a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and an across-the-board 20% tariff against China.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Mélanie Turpin has been named general manager of human resources.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Denver Nuggets have released a statement on the firing of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The employees' data, which goes back to 2015, showed that in March 2015 the overall vacancy rate was 9.3%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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While the overall hitting surface is not increased with the torpedo bat, the barrel of the bat is moved to a different location.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Watch For Contextual Clues: Look for unusual language patterns or generic greetings.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In remarks on Saturday during a video appearance at a congress in Florence for Italy's right-leaning co-ruling League Party, Musk expressed hope for the Trump administration to ease tariffs against Europe, which faces a 20 percent generic tariff.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is no universal way to make cinnamon tea, but here are a few suggestions: Soaking cinnamon sticks: In one study, researchers prepared cinnamon tea by soaking 60 g cinnamon sticks in 1,000 mL of room-temperature water.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whilst the provision of captions and sensory-friendly experiences might address specific needs, many of the fairly inexpensive options detailed come down to basic universal design and can be helpful to everyone.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Leather or faux leather are both common suspects for luxury crossbody phone bags, but there are also alternatives made with recycled, easy-to-clean nylon, suede, canvas, and beyond.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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This bundle comes with beginner-friendly guides to teach you common cybersecurity skills like hacking and penetration testing.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And questions are sharper than ever about the pluses and minuses of the billionaire’s broader political role after conservative candidate Brad Schimel was comfortably defeated by his liberal opponent Susan Crawford in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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And the vague calculation could have broad implications for countries America depends on for goods — and the foreign companies that supply them.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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