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as in commonplace
often observed or encountered
by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one
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as in universal
present in all places and at all times
was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country
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Recent Examples of ubiquitous
Emotionally clueless men are culturally ubiquitous.
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Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
The relatively inexpensive chemical is ubiquitous, used for everything from preserving dead bodies to making plastics and semiconductors.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 3 Jan. 2025
The meal is ubiquitous across South Korea and beyond, often served alongside beer or soju, a clear, distilled Korean liquor made from rice and other starches.
—Irvin Zhang, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Checkmate, pants Petty squabbles are ubiquitous, no matter the culture.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
The relatively inexpensive chemical is ubiquitous, used for everything from preserving dead bodies to making plastics and semiconductors.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 3 Jan. 2025
The meal is ubiquitous across South Korea and beyond, often served alongside beer or soju, a clear, distilled Korean liquor made from rice and other starches.
—Irvin Zhang, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Checkmate, pants Petty squabbles are ubiquitous, no matter the culture.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ubiquitous
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Coaches and managers had to wait until half-time to review any footage but pitchside devices are now commonplace, having a notable influence on tactical decision-making.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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While the exact number of hours may differ for each individual, the benefits of prioritizing quality sleep are universal.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Eligibility for those school choice programs is universal in a dozen states.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The 166-person-capacity diner was already bustling more than usual for a Thursday night thanks to a local school fundraiser, and the waiting area was noticeably filled with film and TV superfans wearing T-shirts and hats inspired by Twin Peaks, Eraserhead and other Lynch hits.Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Across from them in their usual stalls stood the eight neighing horses.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Especially at a time of widespread upheaval in the Middle East, U.S. engagement is needed to guide the region to a stable peace.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement After Rhea Ripley won the Raw women’s title from Liv Morgan, a familiar gong sound was heard.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Predictions of a downturn, once omnipresent, were mostly absent from the year-ahead forecasts that major financial firms typically send around to clients over the holidays.Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Like it or not, the best water bottles have become an omnipresent accessory.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The two have one key thing in common — both the host and the Hollywood star have twins and their first daughters are around the same age at 11 and 10 years old.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Streaming service price hikes have become frustratingly common over the past few years, with Max, Paramount Plus, and Peacock all raising their prices in 2024, while Amazon Prime Video introduced ads.Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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The snowbirds are fleeing South to endless summer, Florida, Arizona, Mexico, the Caribbean.Marge Piercy, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Aztecs struggled mightily in that department earlier this season despite a roster with six players at 6-foot-9 or taller, then seemed to solve the issue during the endless stream of practices over the semester break.Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Ubiquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ubiquitous. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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