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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
horse ranches are a common sight in that part of the state
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just a common house cat but an extraordinary friend
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
facts of common knowledge
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as in low
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
a man of wealth and privilege who mingled without pretense with the common folk
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
a politician who works not for the special interests but for the common good
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
used a common bathroom while at the campground
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as in ordinary
of average to below average quality
has a common singing voice that's good enough for performing at those venues
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as in poor
of low quality
furniture of common workmanship that did not justify the high prices
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as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
embarrassed by the common manners of his new in-laws
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Recent Examples of common
But, that actually is not a shock to researchers, since the declines are common across species, whereas increases are rare, the study said.
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
Funny interactions between the two are common and such was the case during the TGL's latest match.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The most common bacterial threats include Salmonella and E. coli, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), dehydration, fever, and lethargy.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally, bridge rounds remained common, particularly at the seed funding stage, though data suggests these intermediary funding rounds often serve as a warning sign – companies that raise bridge rounds are statistically less likely to secure their next primary round of startup funding.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Megan Forrester, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
Funny interactions between the two are common and such was the case during the TGL's latest match.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The most common bacterial threats include Salmonella and E. coli, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), dehydration, fever, and lethargy.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally, bridge rounds remained common, particularly at the seed funding stage, though data suggests these intermediary funding rounds often serve as a warning sign – companies that raise bridge rounds are statistically less likely to secure their next primary round of startup funding.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for common
Adjective
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Skype, the pioneering and once ubiquitous free video calling service, will be history come May.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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Since my internal ultrasound had been normal just the day before, she wasn't concerned.—
Tracey Harrington McCoy,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Veterans Affairs benefits, including pensions and disability checks, would also continue as normal under a shutdown.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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These three new books explore such decelerations, and seek to move from urbanism toward a more general political philosophy.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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This study found that western edge residents had higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer, as well as lower per capita income and higher health care costs.—
Beth Ann Malow,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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On a collective basis, there are other shifts to monitor.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These are taxed at different (typically lower) rates than ordinary income.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Experts will appreciate them; ordinary users can ignore them.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And another research team, using data from 2015 to 2022, observed in an article available in Energy Research and Social Science that poor income distribution correlates with social unrest when fossil fuel subsidies are removed.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Federal workers got commendations, awards, positive reviews – and then were fired for 'poor performance' Taxes are coming.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is a ring on my finger that, to quote Rhett Butler, is the biggest and most vulgar ring in Atlanta (Maine), and a six-course, all-cheese dinner is awaiting us afterward.—
Christine Murphy,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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This goes double for vulgar and hateful content, which is a growing problem across social media.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Common.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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