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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
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The Florida Panthers acquired goalie Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Bill Zito announced late Monday night.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
The Black general [Daniel] (Chappie) James, who was an incredibly effective fighter pilot.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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This company does not offer general pest control services like the other providers on our list and instead focuses entirely on wildlife services.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The Florida Panthers acquired goalie Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Bill Zito announced late Monday night.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Noun
The BBC‘s new director general has announced plans to slash commissioning spend across its TV, radio, and news divisions by £80M ($107M) over the next two years.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
The Black general [Daniel] (Chappie) James, who was an incredibly effective fighter pilot.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for general
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Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete.
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The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures.
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
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One handed Republicans a potentially powerful new financial advantage by allowing political parties to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates.
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Distinguished executives, including the likes of Dave Dombrowski and Andrew Friedman, have wanted no part of the Angels.
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The state of Illinois does not have parameters on how cannabis money has to be allocated, but traditionally the county has used the fund on public health and safety initiatives, said Mike Theodore, a spokesman for the county executive office.
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Mentioning a favorite weekend routine can tell others more than a collection of generic interests.
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My recent research showed that choosing the right-size models for specific tasks—instead of the biggest, most generic models out there—can reduce the quantity of energy needed by a factor of 33.
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At one point, Weist describes uncovering that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani maintained a fine-art photography practice while simultaneously waging a highly public censorship battle against the Brooklyn Museum.
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
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The four players are all currently under contract through at least the 2028-29 season, which is when Brown and Embiid could become unrestricted free agents.
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Oubre, a 6-foot-8, 30-year-old New Orleans native was an unrestricted free agent after playing the past three seasons of an 11-year career with Philadelphia.
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“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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