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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
Dawn of Justice flew to $544 million internationally for a global total of $874.4 million, while Man of Steel topped out at $379.1 million overseas for a worldwide tally of $668 million.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The annual festival centers around medieval European society, with highlights of global cultures as well.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2021, OnlyFans saw gross revenue shoot up 118%, driven by the global COVID pandemic, followed by annual increases of 16% and 19% in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
According to Vogue Business, Goldman Sachs projects the global creator economy will grow to $500 billion by 2027.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The annual festival centers around medieval European society, with highlights of global cultures as well.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2021, OnlyFans saw gross revenue shoot up 118%, driven by the global COVID pandemic, followed by annual increases of 16% and 19% in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
According to Vogue Business, Goldman Sachs projects the global creator economy will grow to $500 billion by 2027.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Both include general park rules: no smoking, keep pets on a leash, no littering.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Enrollment and school closures Statewide, there is a general decline in the number of school kids, simply due to population trends.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Việt's comprehensive sweep across multiple spirits types, ages and rarities demonstrates both the breadth and depth of his interest and commitment.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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These tightly bound, spherical swarms often contain hundreds of thousands of stellar bodies and play host to some of the oldest stars in our galaxy.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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To that end, BALLS imagines a reality where the kindly Professor NPC who offers you a choice of three starter monsters is actually the one who created both the technology and normalized culture of trapping living things in spherical prisons.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Its classic mountain charm is enhanced by large decks, an intimate stone patio and large windows capturing panoramic views of the lake.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Monarch Club The ritzy downtown rooftop bar provides panoramic views of Detroit's skyline.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Investors channeling capital into the infrastructure that makes circular supply chains possible, from recycling PET and flexibles to alternative solutions, and particularly in the regions where both the need and opportunity are greatest, such as South and Southeast Asia and Latin America.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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While intricate florist’s roses (such as double English roses) do have an extremely layered look to them—and definitely the most prominent in the display—a keen eye might spot a few flowers that have the distinct circular layering of ranunculus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, this experimentation signals a future where contacts can monitor your overall health.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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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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The Mountaineers’ offense was on full display, and the senior was a part of the show.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, investors are also still waiting to see the full impact of Trump's sweeping tariffs on the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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