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
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
And the markets have been a see-saw since the across-the-board tariffs on trading partners were first announced by Trump on April 2 and scaled back on Wednesday.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
With 10% across-the-board tariffs for all U.S. trading partners and 125% on China, Wells Fargo economists calculate the effective tariff rate at 27%.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
In April, Trump upped the ante on his tariff regime, including imposing an across-the-board 10% tariff on imports and a massive 145% duty on Chinese imports.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Yang said across-the-board tariffs would stifle his business, but even tariffs limited to China will hurt.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
And the markets have been a see-saw since the across-the-board tariffs on trading partners were first announced by Trump on April 2 and scaled back on Wednesday.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
With 10% across-the-board tariffs for all U.S. trading partners and 125% on China, Wells Fargo economists calculate the effective tariff rate at 27%.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
In April, Trump upped the ante on his tariff regime, including imposing an across-the-board 10% tariff on imports and a massive 145% duty on Chinese imports.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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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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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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When tasked with detailing one important notion regarding maternal health and the overall health of Black women, Dr. King declares that optimizing one’s well-being should not start at pregnancy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 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
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In an era that demands universal connectivity, these technologies enable people to embrace the power of being connected—with confidence, ease, and convenience.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The movement's influence quickly transcended national borders, and by 1990, Earth Day had mobilized 200 million people across 141 countries, underscoring a universal commitment to environmental stewardship.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There are common patterns like the seven-year itch or the post-empty-nest unraveling, but none of those would be fixed by a contract renewal.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heart rhythm, and leaving it untreated can lead to a stroke.—
Eloy Geenjaar,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Piano Slam combines classical and contemporary elements in a way that aligns with Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s broader mission to bring together different cultural expressions through the arts, according to Cardenas.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Strait displayed a broad smile while DQ employee Becky Gonzalez snapped a photo of him through the window.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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