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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
Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
Nancy Preis, Opera in the Ozarks general director, will describe the new, state-of-the-art theater built with funds from the Walton Family Foundation at Inspiration Point outside Eureka Springs.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
Indeed, far from deterring the Pakistani military, India’s attacks may suggest to the generals that their provocative strategy is working.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.
—Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
Nancy Preis, Opera in the Ozarks general director, will describe the new, state-of-the-art theater built with funds from the Walton Family Foundation at Inspiration Point outside Eureka Springs.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
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Ursula von der Leyen, the leader of the European Union, and the new secretary general of NATO, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, recognize that the moment is critical.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
Indeed, far from deterring the Pakistani military, India’s attacks may suggest to the generals that their provocative strategy is working.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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Supports overall health goals: Fresh spring and summer produce helps keep you hydrated when the temperatures warm up, and fresh fall and winter produce offers heartier options that support an additional calorie boost as temperatures drop.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Even if occasionally some specific scenes get lost, the overall aura is compelling enough to keep you watching.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Guanipa was detained as part of a broader operation that, according to Cabello, has led to the arrest of 38 individuals, including 21 Venezuelans and 17 foreigners.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Analysts attributed Nissan's troubles to factors including an aging line-up, a lack of hybrid models in the U.S. and excessive focus on increasing output under former top executive Carlos Ghosn whose near two-decade year tenure ended in 2018.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Salmonella in peanut butter killed nine in 2008 and 2009, resulting in criminal charges against company executives.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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These can include the Barnum Effect, in which someone accepts vague or generic personality descriptions as specific and accurate to themselves, or confirmation bias, in which a person places too much confidence in information that affirms their existing beliefs.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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But because nearly every one of these competitions includes the prospect of a USA-Mexico and/or USA-Canada meeting, the generic pressure to participate is far higher than in your average UEFA Nations League match might be.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The review comes after President Donald Trump criticized the alleged 'weaponization' of prosecutions of public officials including him.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Numerous public meetings and events in the area that had been scheduled for Monday afternoon or evening were postponed.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Some of the unrestricted money is tied up in illiquid assets, such as in hedge funds, private equity and real estate that can’t be easily sold.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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For Alexa Abitbol, director of the high jewelry workshops, the new collection reflects the expertise of the jeweler’s craftspeople, who spent nearly 100,000 hours overall on the collection.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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Jake Wood was executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, what had been a troubled effort to get more aid into Gaza in a way that would be acceptable to Israel, which has sought to tightly control all aid deliveries.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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