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as in overall
belonging or relating to the whole
a general increase in postage rates there's been a general improvement in the economy
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as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
gave the general impression of being kindhearted a general course of study in American history
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a new kitchen tool of general usefulness a general education
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Recent Examples of general
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Beyond general skepticism about the need for people to wear an AI device on their chest, Humane never proved its pitch of AI Pins replacing smartphones.
—Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The story focuses mostly on what a game of early basketball might look like and how it might be later refined by Lincoln and his generals.
—Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 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
Beyond general skepticism about the need for people to wear an AI device on their chest, Humane never proved its pitch of AI Pins replacing smartphones.
—Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
Before him there was General Robert E. Lee, a groundhog named for the Confederate general who began making predictions in 1981.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The story focuses mostly on what a game of early basketball might look like and how it might be later refined by Lincoln and his generals.
—Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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Maryland improved to 20-6 overall and 10-5 in the Big Ten and reached 10 wins in the conference for only the second time in the last five years (11-9 in 2022-23, coach Kevin Willard’s first season).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The spike has contributed to an overall rise in grocery prices, which increased half a percent last month, the Labor Department’s consumer price index report released last week found.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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His remarks come as Trump critics have continued to raise concerns about recent actions by the DOJ, including Bondi issuing a directive to review the federal prosecution of Trump as part of a broader initiative to overhaul the DOJ, which Trump has long claimed is biased against conservatives.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Overall, Israel is also still pursuing the broader goal of causing regime change in Iran, one of the recent US intelligence reports says.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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Plus earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
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The film’s producers hired independent booker Jessica Rosner — a former Kino Lorber executive — to expand its theatrical presence.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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His relationship with Harrison, a former Nike executive, dates back more than a decade.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
9 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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There are your generic choices (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, banana, peanut butter, etc).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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With the Egyptian and Syrian armies facing defeat, Saudi Arabia's King Faisal came under enormous public pressure, both at home and abroad, to do something for the Arab cause.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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In turn, Israel has accused Hamas of not respecting the order in which the hostages were to be released and of orchestrating abusive public displays before large crowds when they have been handed over to the Red Cross.—
James Mackenzie, Emily Rose,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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But unlike with Lindgren, a pending unrestricted free agent likely in his last year with New York, the Rangers gave Lafrenière a vote of confidence with his extension in October.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Brown is set to be an unrestricted free agent and is making $23 million this season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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This is apparent in the story of yet another polymath, this time, movie director Stanley Kubrick.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, by late in the afternoon, several field center directors received confirmation from the White House that their probationary employees—of which there are more than 1,000 across the agency's headquarters and 10 field centers—would not be terminated.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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