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 Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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During his availability last week, Jets general manager Darren Mougey did nothing to dispel any of those rumors.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here, the brand used an intricate filtration method to eliminate any residual grains within the paint that could potentially mar the overall aesthetic.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Up to 40% of Ukraine's overall critical mineral deposits are in areas currently under Russian occupation, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence analyst George Ingall tells the WSJ.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a job seeker, understanding what makes recruiters and hiring managers cringe could mean the difference between a job offer and a generic rejection email.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Generic Amazon Table Lamp KDG Cordless Table Lamp $30 $20 Amazon This generic lamp looks like a generic copy of the Poldina sold under a range of names like La Luz and KDG.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Music, a universal connector, drives engagement through group activities, cutting through the resistance common among high achievers wary of conventional therapy.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For children too young to qualify for the city’s universal pre-K programs, parents can shell out $24,000 each year on the private centers, according to Department of Labor data.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 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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The White House Governors’ Dinner served as a platform for governors to discuss common issues.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The move is part of the Trump Administration's broader effort to reduce the federal workforce and trim government spending, impacting nearly every federal agency.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
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 10 Mar. 2025.
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