the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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Reese has been unafraid at times to speak or write her opinions on societal topics that resonate with at least one corner of the universe. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Harvard physicist Christopher Stubbs, who joined this month, shared in the discovery that the universe’s expansion is accelerating and sits on JASON, a group of scientists who advise the government on national security. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 The findings could help scientists understand the limits of Einstein’s theory of general relativity and investigate whether black holes can behave in ways that challenge our current understanding of the universe. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 As the first Laika movie explicitly set in Portland, the studio looked for inspiration in their own backyards for how to bring the universe of Colin Meloy's titular novel to life. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the universe

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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