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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
In June, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned of a global birth rate crisis after surveying people in 14 countries.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Enter the 400 Club, a women’s culture collective and global network focused on bringing fashion, beauty, sports and more together.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
This freeform approach is charting a new blueprint for global engagement that forward-looking businesses would be wise to note.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Across the season, with guidance from Anne and Gabe, the recruits will tackle restaurant classics, try to master global cuisines, and compete in the fan-favorite Remote Control Chef challenge, in their bid to be the best of the worst.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Enter the 400 Club, a women’s culture collective and global network focused on bringing fashion, beauty, sports and more together.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
This freeform approach is charting a new blueprint for global engagement that forward-looking businesses would be wise to note.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Across the season, with guidance from Anne and Gabe, the recruits will tackle restaurant classics, try to master global cuisines, and compete in the fan-favorite Remote Control Chef challenge, in their bid to be the best of the worst.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
Adjective
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The Hot 100 is composed using a methodology that blends sales, streams, and radio activity, so the fact that the year-plus-old cut is still performing well enough to live within that competitive region on the general streaming and radio tallies shows that consumption is still high to this day.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The blade has a rectangular tip, and the handle ends in a spherical bulb.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 4,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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In the case of sea silk, the structural coloration come from the layering of a spherical protein called photonin—one that becomes more vivid the more orderly the protein arrangement.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Pick up that Walmart set of pencils or the generic Target pencil sharpener.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Share transformation stories instead of generic tips.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The property, which guests can access via private aircraft or the resort's own fleet, spans just under 3,000 acres and has 25 residences with panoramic views, private pools, and exceptional personalized service.—
Sarah Farag,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Travelers can also experience floor-to-ceiling glass walls that flood the terminal with light and offer panoramic views of the sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Glass has also become a big part of the circular economy.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Similar to many other automatic litter box models, the circular orb rotates, sifting dirty litter into a waste bag, which on this model is on top of the machine rather than below.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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As a result, Flynn said the overall weather pattern may become more conducive to a longer heat wave as the calendar pages turn.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Vanilla extract: Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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On the second floor is also a full bathroom with a standing shower.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Over his last 60 games dating to May 7, a little more than a full third of the season, Rafaela is now batting .301 with 12 homers, 33 RBI and a .906 OPS.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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