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
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
But there are voices in the upcoming administration that want big, permanent, across-the-board tariffs as high as 50%.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% across-the-board tariffs on all foreign imports, and tariffs of 60% or higher on Chinese goods.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Policies vary from restaurant to restaurant, so there's no across-the-board answer.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article Unionized faculty and staff at the City University of New York have ratified a contract involving across-the-board raises and a $3,000 bonus, Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez announced Tuesday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
But there are voices in the upcoming administration that want big, permanent, across-the-board tariffs as high as 50%.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% across-the-board tariffs on all foreign imports, and tariffs of 60% or higher on Chinese goods.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Policies vary from restaurant to restaurant, so there's no across-the-board answer.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Reduces Anxiety and Depression Regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve overall mental health.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Known for their higher uninsured rates due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, these states could see increases in health care costs and a decrease in overall health security for millions of Americans.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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This system is generic enough to be mapped onto any quantum hardware, and it can be made to evolve over time, just as the real-world system does.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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As guests research and book travel, AI agents are able to provide sophisticated recommendations that take a generic vacation and turn it into a one-of-a-kind retreat.—
Adam Deflorian,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also deeply familiar is the tabloid hysteria, which has since become our universal ALL-CAPS way of communicating.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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Behind all this symbolism are universal sentiments: peace, goodwill, and may your tummy never go empty.—
Natalie Keng,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Despite her growing empire and larger-than-life public persona, Rae is quick to dispel one common misconception.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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An outside observer might argue that Chihaya’s symptoms simply reflected a common sort of professional panic brought on by a ticking tenure clock.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2025
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According to a civil complaint filed on Wednesday that details the accusations, the girl was an active member of Refuge of Hope, part of the broader Assemblies of God religion and organization.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Whether these developments could signal a broader shift in how digital platforms approach their role in political discourse — a change that could have lasting implications for online information access and distribution in the future – remains to be seen.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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