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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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Recent Examples of general
Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The general recommended dosage is 250 to 500 milligrams (mg) two to three times daily.2 However, the Arthritis Foundation recommends 100 mg daily for osteoarthritis and 1,200-3,600 mg daily for rheumatoid arthritis.3
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—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
In general, Wi-Fi extenders tend to cost between $15-$120, with a wide range of options at just about every price point in between.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
This escalation of violence spurred a seismic event: Trump ordered the killing of Soleimani, the Quds Force commander, in January 2020, while the general was in Iraq.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The general recommended dosage is 250 to 500 milligrams (mg) two to three times daily.2 However, the Arthritis Foundation recommends 100 mg daily for osteoarthritis and 1,200-3,600 mg daily for rheumatoid arthritis.3
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—Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
MacKay, who spoke to us alongside Turner while on a break from his current Sense & Sensibility shoot, says he was introduced to the project by casting director Shaheen Baig, who asked him to have a general meeting with Jenkin to explore a potential collaboration.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
In general, Wi-Fi extenders tend to cost between $15-$120, with a wide range of options at just about every price point in between.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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Data from the Department of Homeland Security’s SEVIS system and the State Department point to a 30-40% fall in new international students, which could culminate in a 15% overall decline in international students for fall 2025.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Industry data contradicts Trump's claims, showing overall U.S. auto production down 2% year-to-date.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The high court paused a federal judge’s prior order blocking DOGE from immediately getting broad access to the data.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The specific geographical nature of spirits, like American whiskey only being able to be made in America and Scotch only being able to come from Scotland, must be considered when negotiating broad trade deals, Swonger said.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Pioneering female music industry executives Leslie Fram and Cameo Carlson are finding new ways to amplify diverse voices in Nashville's country music scene.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Disney executives revealed the details during a preview for members of the media at Epcot.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The approach highlights a key difference between Brainly’s AI and generic generative AI.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In his master lecture at the Warren Wilson Low Residency M.F.A. program in Swannanoa, N.C., in January, 1989, Grossman expressed two generic sources (or two poles) metaphorically by drawing from Greek mythology, defining one pole as the Orphic and the other the Philomelic.—
Douglas Unger
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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On every public performance day, free tickets are distributed beginning at 12 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater (81 Central Park West).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Sheetz to replace Fraser bank, Roseville church in southeast Michigan expansion Historically, Michigan has some of the weakest public ethics laws in the country.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That made Gagne an unrestricted free agent this past Friday.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Heat hosted Jones for a workout this week and Burks remains an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ron Richmond, executive director of the Indiana chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said his union represents drivers and maintenance staff at the Department of Public Works, civilian employees at the fire and police departments, library workers and more.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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Brian Heinz, director of horticulture for Spring Grove, says the arboretum currently lists a September Elm as an Ohio and National Champion.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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