as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues
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across the board
2 of 2phrase
as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.
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Recent Examples of across-the-board
David Goldman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
However, across-the-board corporate tax cuts could undermine this system.
—George Strobel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump’s continuing threat to impose across-the-board tariffs against Canada and Mexico are a major error.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
State Farm, one of California’s largest insurers, already has an emergency request before California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for an across-the-board, 22% premium increase.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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If Trump makes good on his most severe tariff threats – across-the-board tariffs on all manner of goods, the policy threatens to widen America’s rich-poor divide, said Michael Pearce, deputy chief US economist at Oxford Economics.
—David Goldman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
However, across-the-board corporate tax cuts could undermine this system.
—George Strobel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump’s continuing threat to impose across-the-board tariffs against Canada and Mexico are a major error.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
State Farm, one of California’s largest insurers, already has an emergency request before California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for an across-the-board, 22% premium increase.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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The leaders of the franchise — club owner Clark Hunt, coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach — will once again have to make difficult decisions to sustain the team’s success.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Williams was one of several TCU players and Memphis Grizzlies officials who came to celebrate Bane, which also included head coach Taylor Jenkins and the franchise’s general manager Zach Kleiman.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
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For men, the edit endorses denim-on-denim and jacquard prints—an overall embracement of Y2K nostalgia, complete with a denim chain mixed with pearls.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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Politico first reported Thursday that the CFB cited the overall high documentation variance rate earlier this month as reason to deny Adams’ campaign public matching funds.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While some transitions still use generic one-liner jingles, the addition of real pop and R&B love songs in the episodes is something the franchise has never done before — and hard to ignore while watching.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The exhibition, showcasing the creative work of independent builders from around the globe, will include choppers, café racers, and even some radical contraptions for which no generic description applies.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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That resolution identified reading as the district’s top priority, and directed the district’s superintendent to develop a plan to move toward universal grade-level reading.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
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The comparison here is again restricted to the iPhone, with the natural advantages of an Apple modem designed for one single phone rather than Qualcomm’s universal modem with its extra compatibility on a per-manufacturer basis.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The White House Governors’ Dinner served as a platform for governors to discuss common issues.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, bridge rounds remained common, particularly at the seed funding stage, though data suggests these intermediary funding rounds often serve as a warning sign – companies that raise bridge rounds are statistically less likely to secure their next primary round of startup funding.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Utilities, health care, financials, and materials fared better than the broader S & P 500 but declined in the month.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Amid rising trade tensions, there was a broad risk-off decline across all markets, but, as Powell noted, the crypto market has been hit the hardest.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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