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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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as in executive
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Recent Examples of general
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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
David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Othello star Jake Gyllenhaal’s backstage home-away-from-home in Broadway’s Barrymore theater is an extension of the Shakespearean world he’s been steeped in while developing his version of Iago, the duplicitous ensign to the titular Venetian army general played by Denzel Washington.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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The Nuggets made a stunning move Tuesday, firing Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just 11 days before the start of the NBA playoffs.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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
Noun
The building was being built by the China Railway Construction Corporation for Thailand’s government auditor general.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Othello star Jake Gyllenhaal’s backstage home-away-from-home in Broadway’s Barrymore theater is an extension of the Shakespearean world he’s been steeped in while developing his version of Iago, the duplicitous ensign to the titular Venetian army general played by Denzel Washington.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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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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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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The group also argues that this cost-sharing approach will not incentivize insurers to return to underserved wildfire-prone areas, undermining Lara's broader Sustainable Insurance Strategy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has singled out Ivy League universities including Columbia and Harvard for broad federal funding cuts.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now through May 4, entrees start at $14.99 and come with unlimited soup or salad + breadsticks.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Creator Lorne Michaels will executive produce Saturday Night Live UK.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The former sports executive was involved in the 2011 decision to hire former Princeton coach Guy Gadowsky as Penn State’s head coach.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Efforts to onshore drug ingredients for security purposes don't do much if they're not targeted at generic drugs, of which the vast majority come from China, said Mariana Socal, associate professor of health policy and management at Johns Hopkins University.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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There’s always a small risk with buying generic products like these on Amazon, because their quality can be inconsistent.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ever since then, Mavs general manager Nico Harrison has been public enemy No. 1 in Dallas.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As Obama explained to Bush, the rumors surrounding her decision to simply bow out of some aspects of public life proves how many expectations women still carry on their shoulders.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Thankfully, director Marc Webb’s movie is good enough to rise above the discourse.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The director, Philip Barantini, at the helm for all four episodes, suffocates both the characters and the audience with a long sequence at Jamie’s school, where the officers have come to question the boy’s classmates.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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