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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
there will be a big meeting to resolve the issue
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
how big of you to give your subordinates most of the credit
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
inexperienced wine drinkers should not start with such a big wine
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the big story that year was the election of the president
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
jackets with very wide lapels were big that year
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a mare big with a foal
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as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
with that new promotion he's now one of the bigs in the company
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as in major league
usually bigs plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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Recent Examples of big
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
That’s not necessarily the best fit for the Lakers, who are targeting wings and bigs to build around Luka Doncic.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Cape Verde entered the biggest soccer match in its country’s history looking for a win and respect.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Noun
Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, friends who share the same agent, make a dream pairing of bigs who should have coach Erik Spoelstra feeling like Christmas morning.
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Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
That’s not necessarily the best fit for the Lakers, who are targeting wings and bigs to build around Luka Doncic.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.
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A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
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Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
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India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
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Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
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One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
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That's because of superfecundation, which means that one female cat can become pregnant by multiple male cats at the same time.
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Balogun was born in New York only because his Nigerian mother, visiting from England, was seven months pregnant and denied boarding for the flight back to London.
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Geoffrey Lechantoux is responsible for the French-seafood-heavy menu.
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Most standard blends are nitrogen-heavy, which encourages leaf growth instead of fruit.
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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