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
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 6 July 2025
Chinese goods are now subject to 30% across-the-board tariffs.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
The legislation also makes across-the-board tax changes to things like deductions for highly compensated employees and to charitable giving.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The deal announced this week with Vietnam looks like a clearer win for Trump, imposing 20% across-the-board tariffs and 40% on goods routed through Vietnam from China, but details are sparse.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
While all five wines are across-the-board knockouts, our favorite is the Black Crown.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 6 July 2025
Chinese goods are now subject to 30% across-the-board tariffs.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
The legislation also makes across-the-board tax changes to things like deductions for highly compensated employees and to charitable giving.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The deal announced this week with Vietnam looks like a clearer win for Trump, imposing 20% across-the-board tariffs and 40% on goods routed through Vietnam from China, but details are sparse.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for across-the-board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
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Voters will choose a new Ward 4 council member on Aug. 12, and the challenges surrounding both Kimball Court and the general Snelling-University area have crept into campaign discussions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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More Black people are turning to the keto lifestyle as a way to take control of their health, energy, and overall well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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As a result, Flynn said the overall weather pattern may become more conducive to a longer heat wave as the calendar pages turn.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Pick up that Walmart set of pencils or the generic Target pencil sharpener.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Share transformation stories instead of generic tips.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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As predicted in Destiny’s Child No Longer, the era of universal newborn genomic screening is dawning.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The court said, no, lower courts cannot issue universal injunctions normally.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In some regions, particularly those hit hard by COVID-19 and economic downturns, substance abuse has become a common though destructive coping mechanism.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Lifeguard services were once part of Imperial Beach’s fire department, a structure that is common in some cities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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There are also formal and informal opportunities for interns to interact with the broader newsroom staff.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Hartman characterized her dismissal as an indication of a broader destabilization inside the Justice Department and Trump administration.—
Scott MacFarlane
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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“Across-the-board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across-the-board. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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