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as in commonplace
often observed or encountered
by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one
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as in universal
present in all places and at all times
was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country
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Recent Examples of ubiquitous
While flashier statement gifts, such as a high-end purse or the ubiquitous flowers and gourmet chocolates, are lovely choices, sometimes the most meaningful presents are those that speak from the heart.
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
It’s filled with desiccant beads using the same moisture-absorbing principles as those ubiquitous silica packages that are tucked into electronic boxes and food to keep the contents dry.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025
The once notoriously secretive Ministry of State Security now commands a massive following on Chinese social media, with near-daily commentaries, short videos or even comic strips sounding the alarm about supposedly ubiquitous threats to the country.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Liberty Mutual has a ubiquitous presence on television, and Jenna Lebel, Liberty Mutual’s CMO for its U.S. retail markets, believes the high engagement of women’s sports fans will be incredibly beneficial for both sides.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 May 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
It’s filled with desiccant beads using the same moisture-absorbing principles as those ubiquitous silica packages that are tucked into electronic boxes and food to keep the contents dry.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025
The once notoriously secretive Ministry of State Security now commands a massive following on Chinese social media, with near-daily commentaries, short videos or even comic strips sounding the alarm about supposedly ubiquitous threats to the country.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Liberty Mutual has a ubiquitous presence on television, and Jenna Lebel, Liberty Mutual’s CMO for its U.S. retail markets, believes the high engagement of women’s sports fans will be incredibly beneficial for both sides.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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Attacks like this are commonplace in today’s digital world, where efficiency-seeking employees can spin up new SaaS applications with push-button ease.—
Ofer Klein,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won February’s election, but failed to pick up enough seats to govern outright – an outcome that is commonplace in Germany’s diverse political environment.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Texas's universal school choice program comes months after President Donald Trump directed multiple federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Education to prioritize school choice programs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The power of citizens to change the Constitution has brought much good to this state that would never have happened otherwise: stronger ethics laws, universal pre-kindergarten, a higher minimum wage, voting rights for felons, legalized medical marijuana, cleaner air and water.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Jam-packed with his absurd self-aware humor, the finale deviates from the show’s usual slapstick raunch with a rare tender moment between Jesse and his equally crude siblings, Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam DeVine).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Our usual supplier, China, has banned exports of REMs to the U.S.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Emergency service crews arrived at the scene immediately and began widespread search efforts.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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As president, Trump has been a vocal critic of the Postal Service's finances since his first administration, when USPS also became entangled in his unfounded claims of widespread fraud involving mail-in voting.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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This is perhaps a good quality, as that is a familiar feeling when attending a large event.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The looks on display were all too familiar, making the joke even that much funnier for its sense of radical honesty.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Imposing portraits of China’s top leader Xi Jinping, alongside another picture featuring him and his four predecessors, dotted the highway and adorned almost every public building, an omnipresent emphasis on loyalty to the ruling Communist Party.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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The 36th movie in this ongoing, omnipresent pop soap opera is wildly uneven.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Importantly, each day of 7 Days to Gut Health focuses on a specific theme including nourishing the microbiome, reducing bloat naturally, regulating the nervous system through morning and evening rituals and debunking common gut health myths.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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All-Wheel Drive: surprisingly, not that common on competing electric vehicles, with the the exception of the new Cadillac Optiq and Subaru Solterra.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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An endless number of diets claim to promote weight loss and improve health.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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The 17-year-old Yamal remains an endless source of creativity who steps up on every big occasion.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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