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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center
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Recent Examples of global
The shouting match has since drawn global criticism for its chaotic and contentious tone.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But even this part of his speech, which was supposed to be an inspiring call for global peace, tolerance and kindness, was unfocused and lacking in substance, according to pop culture writer Kaleigh Donaldson.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
This is especially true in the face of growing global threats.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The moves come at a time when China, the main rival of the United States, has overtaken the United States in number of global diplomatic posts.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But even this part of his speech, which was supposed to be an inspiring call for global peace, tolerance and kindness, was unfocused and lacking in substance, according to pop culture writer Kaleigh Donaldson.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
This is especially true in the face of growing global threats.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The moves come at a time when China, the main rival of the United States, has overtaken the United States in number of global diplomatic posts.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sheer scale and complexity mean that truly comprehensive interpretability is still a distant goal.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The movie will have its spherical premiere on Aug. 28.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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The snow-cone drink comes in a 16-ounce spherical cup and in mango, strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavors.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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The Top of the Standard (known colloquially as the Boom Boom Room) instantly commands your attention with the bar’s gilded centerpiece, reminiscent of a trumpet flute, and its floor-to-ceiling windows that provide incredible panoramic views of New York City and the Hudson River.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows, with panoramic views of the ocean outside, and flowers adorned tables.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The circular dots found near the center of the fossil indicate that a predatory marine reptile called a mosasaur took some bites of it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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The brand was recognized for using its knowledge to understand how trash can be used as part of a circular sustainability ecosystem for future automobiles.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The overall design scheme, meanwhile, hints at something out of a Western-meets-Victorian (just look at the claw-foot tub!).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
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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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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