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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
the overall view seems to be that we're doing fine economically
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
there's an overall similarity in the looks of the models for that chain of clothing stores
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the overall mind-set among the people in our town seems to be that any increase in taxes is bad
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as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
reduce the budget overall by 15 percent
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as in mostly
for the most part
overall, this is a good speech, but it could use a little humor
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Recent Examples of overall
Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
About one-third of counties experienced an overall decline in pharmacies, and the risk of closure was higher in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Angels higher ups believe that the last couple of years have brought some positive developments regarding the growth of the organization overall.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though overall interest was low, the party managed to recruit 16 men.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
About one-third of counties experienced an overall decline in pharmacies, and the risk of closure was higher in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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And overall, 18 million Americans now show signs of a cannabis substance use disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Angels higher ups believe that the last couple of years have brought some positive developments regarding the growth of the organization overall.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets would consider hiring a head coach before their general manager, according to ESPN, which is a less traditional approach.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ives and Ward acknowledge that Cruise did bring GM access to technology that has helped improve safety features across its broader lineup and helped attract top software engineers to the automaker.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of these sports figures is part of a broader initiative to infuse varied perspectives into the franchise’s leadership.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pledges mostly have to do with encouraging dialogue and cooperation among different religious groups.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Other kinds of beverages also can contain the dye, like several strawberry milk brands or various generic manufacturers of pink lemonade mixes.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Finally, other countries often have more government control over medication costs which could contribute to generic versions of tretinoin being more readily available and affordable.Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon-hee, became the subject of growing public outrage over allegations of accepting lavish gifts.Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias and transparency must be at the forefront, ensuring that AI does not perpetuate inequalities or endanger public trust.Sarim Nadeem, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The price of stone has been steadily rising for nearly a decade, and stones of this carat size are generally only found on the secondary market as new alexandrites rarely exceed 5 carats.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two of those 10 teams won the Super Bowl: the 1986 New York Giants (nine wins of seven or fewer points) and the 2015 Denver Broncos (in the year where Peyton Manning was injured, benched briefly and generally ineffective).Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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As a consequence, its pieces have so far been mainly available on its e-commerce, given its artisanal, handmade production.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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From 2011 to 2019, incidence of colon cancer fell by about 1% annually, mainly among older adults.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Based on his experience, simple neoprene cases, like this popular model from Amazon, are the easiest to screen.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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When her roommate Elizabeth disappears on Sade’s first night, rumors begin to fester—until the popular girls, known as the Unholy Trinity, take Sade under their wing.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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