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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
there will be a big meeting to resolve the issue
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
how big of you to give your subordinates most of the credit
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
inexperienced wine drinkers should not start with such a big wine
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the big story that year was the election of the president
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
jackets with very wide lapels were big that year
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a mare big with a foal
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as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
with that new promotion he's now one of the bigs in the company
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as in major league
usually bigs plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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a big deal
a big game
a big problem
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Recent Examples of big
Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The price of ice While diamond dust shows promise, cost is the biggest barrier to implementation.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
In Cleveland, Bickerstaff was forced to learn a thing or two about suboptimal spacing, as the team regularly deployed two bigs at the same time in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The price of ice While diamond dust shows promise, cost is the biggest barrier to implementation.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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There would be no reason to suspect Courtney Williams had evolved into a stone-cold killer who will never back down from a big shot with the game in the balance, nor that Alanna Smith is a tenacious defender capable of locking down bigs who trump her in size.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
In Cleveland, Bickerstaff was forced to learn a thing or two about suboptimal spacing, as the team regularly deployed two bigs at the same time in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another challenge for farmers is climate change, which has led to major weather events that have impacted cotton production and yield, such as extreme flooding and droughts.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Early regulation of the still emerging AI industry is likely to make the wrong calls precisely because the unknowns about the industry are greater than the knowns.Clark D. Asay, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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That’s when people, mostly rich ones, call The Gifterie, a bespoke gifting concierge that helps clients choose the perfect gift for the most affluent, famous, and picky people in the world.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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For a country three times the size of Texas, rich with culture, art and nature, the figure is a perfect encapsulation of the problem with overtourism: people descending on one or two main points while dozens of splendid places remain largely under the radar.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Cortisol: As the body’s main stress hormone, cortisol is essential for managing stress.Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Bureaus of Land Management and Ocean Energy Management, as well as the Forest Service, are the three main entities that issue oil and gas leases on public spaces.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Wilson, the head of Harvest Home, which provides temporary housing for homeless pregnant women, said the deaths highlight a larger issue within the county’s array of homeless services: there are very few places for pregnant women to go.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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It also shouldn't be used by people who are pregnant, on a low-sodium diet, or under the age of 12 without approval from a healthcare provider.17 Baking soda or antacids containing baking soda shouldn't be consumed on an overly full stomach.Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Gladiator 2 has Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal as Colosseum-adjacent heavies.Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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With this year's costumes trend predicted to be extra pop-culture heavy, some obvious duo costumes, like Deadpool and Wolverine, come to mind.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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