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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
do a global search and replace the misspelling throughout the whole document
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
published a global report on the plight of Third World economies
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as in spherical
having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
one of the fair's more striking pavilions was a global structure with a monorail running through its center
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Recent Examples of global
Meanwhile, the global percentage of children receiving their second dose of measles vaccine increased from 73% in 2022 and 74% in 2023 to 76% in 2024, according to the new report.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The success of the show and its global reach has exceeded all our expectations and is an honour to be a part of.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Other honors include her appointment as global ambassador for the Special Olympics and being inducted in France’s Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2013.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Since then, he’s had to adapt to changes in the global cacao bean market.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The success of the show and its global reach has exceeded all our expectations and is an honour to be a part of.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Other honors include her appointment as global ambassador for the Special Olympics and being inducted in France’s Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2013.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Since then, he’s had to adapt to changes in the global cacao bean market.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for global
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Credit card debt in general has seen fresh highs in the years following the pandemic, as inflationary pressures and stagnant wage growth have caused many Americans to look to consumer debt to fill the gaps.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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That orbit in general is an ellipse, an oval shape.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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At the moment, SiriusXM car and streaming plans start at $9.99 per month, going up to $25 per month for its most comprehensive offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Programs can leverage these capabilities to look at other sources of insider threat (e.g., fraud, IP theft, etc.) in an integrated and comprehensive way.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The spherical heel is carved from lightweight cork, which appears in multiple guises in the season’s collection.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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The prey burst, turning spherical and leaking nutrients, which the killers then use to survive and grow.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The Indian pharmaceutical company plans to launch its generic version of the drug in 87 countries by 2026, CEO Erez Israeli said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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The Observation car has panoramic windows to ensure fantastic views along the way.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The greatest artifact of this latter period is the 12th-century St. Pierre’s Cathedral, which was renovated in the 16th century and has retained its original tower; climb the 157 steps for a panoramic view of the city and Lake Geneva.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
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This circular yarn reuses waste via recycling, while also providing mechanical stretch for comfort and fit.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 July 2025
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There were 12 to 15 circular nests easily visible within about a 10-by-15-foot area next to the shore, with each one being guarded by a male pumpkinseed swimming in place in the middle of each nest.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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But overall crime, which includes nonviolent property crimes, is up 46% in Over-the-Rhine and Downtown, including a 12% uptick in violent crime, according to police statistics.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The report also cited decreased smoking rates and more funding for parks as contributors to big cities' overall health.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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No full freeway closures were scheduled in metro Phoenix over the weekend, but cross streets along the Loop 101 were set to be closed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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“Global.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/global. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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