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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
At the same time, Pluto will be forming a tense square to Chiron (soon entering Taurus) while opposing Jupiter in Leo, which could result in global power struggles, ego clashes, and visible battles surrounding influence, leadership, wealth, and control.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Will Barker joined The Week team as a staff writer in 2025, covering UK and global news and politics.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 6 May 2026
The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is because of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The network broadcast news 24/7 from that point on and indeed built a global array of bureaus.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Will Barker joined The Week team as a staff writer in 2025, covering UK and global news and politics.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 6 May 2026
The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is because of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The network broadcast news 24/7 from that point on and indeed built a global array of bureaus.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Much like the demonstrations two decades ago, organizers on Friday also called for a general boycott — no school, no work, no shopping — in an effort to demand that the country put workers above billionaires by taxing the rich.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The one issue for Banchero, and the Magic in general, was free-throw shooting.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The perennial plant offers up spherical purple flowers that provide an easy-to-grow accent to any arrangement.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Not only does buttonbush support about 25 different moth and butterfly species, but its unique, spherical flowers are cute as buttons.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
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But the company is bracing itself for an avalanche of cheaper generic versions of its drug as the patent protecting its active ingredient, semaglutide, expires this year in several countries, including India and China.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The environments themselves often resemble generic fantasy soundstages, and at a point, every arena feels distinct yet meaningless.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70-foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rather than grouping artists around a theme, curator Miguel Rodez invited each participant to work within the circular format while maintaining their own visual language.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The shoes went with her couture Maison Margiela dress, which was jewel-embellished and featured a crinkly circular feature framing her.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Previous Buc-ee's lawsuits This is not the first time Buc-ee's has sued a company over allegedly copying its famous beaver mascot and overall branding.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Choose what’s sustainable, set a clear limit, and move forward with decisions that reflect long-term stability and support your overall direction.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Church did not, however, neglect the National Academy, and in 1849—in the midst of bloody riots pitting nativists against immigrants and New York’s working class against the wealthy—he was promoted to full academician status.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Inter Miami was in full control at the start of the match, scoring the first three goals to pull ahead 3-0 in the first half.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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