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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
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
While protein is essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall health, overconsumption can lead to nutrient imbalances, gut issues, kidney strain, and even weight gain if calories aren’t managed properly.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The Health Resources and Services Administration tracks the system overall.
—Brian M. Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
With an overall discretionary spending top line of nearly $1.7 trillion, the bill does not affect Social Security or Medicare, which are funded separately.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
While protein is essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall health, overconsumption can lead to nutrient imbalances, gut issues, kidney strain, and even weight gain if calories aren’t managed properly.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
By January, its shares had dropped to their lowest point since the company’s listing in 1972; overall, the stock has halved since net worths were last measured a year ago.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The Health Resources and Services Administration tracks the system overall.
—Brian M. Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overall
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Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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The powerful new feature was initially spotted last week before its release but is now available for general use.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The move, part of a broader effort to streamline federal operations and reduce costs, could have far-reaching consequences for the department's ability to function effectively, particularly in areas like financial aid processing and customer service.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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By engaging in a broader economic dialogue, Washington and Beijing can help prevent a wider fragmentation of global trade.—
Myron Brilliant,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even Darren Aronofsky’s trippy, mostly Biblically-inaccurate Noah made $359 million in 2014.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Not generic fears, but specific ones that match their world.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Propranolol The brand-name drug Inderal has been discontinued, but the generic propranolol immediate-release (IR) is still available.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Under Idaho law, a private citizen can arrest someone when a public offense was committed or attempted in their presence or when someone has committed a felony in or out of their presence, and the citizen has reasonable cause to believe the person committed the crime.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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The next four largest egg producers are privately held, so their financial data are not public.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Some sides generally seem unfazed by the ploy, with Liverpool yet to be beaten in the Premier League across the 29 times they have been turned around since 2016-17.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Code enforcement is generally complaint-driven, said city’s Code and Housing Enforcement Chief Peter Lemos.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Although specific numbers vary by source, mainly because different organizations measure sales at various distribution levels in the industry, the underlying trend remains consistent even if the data sets don’t match.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Unlike male officers mainly trained in law enforcement and crime suppression, Wells had a religious and social work background that led her to act as a mediator in family disputes and domestic violence.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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For now, the popular set and plenty of other bundles are up to 30% off.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Overall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overall. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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