Definition of worldnext
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as in humanity
human beings in general the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out

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as in globe
the celestial body on which we live worried about the effects of pollution on the world

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as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed theories about the origin of the world

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as in galaxy
a huge physical or conceptual distance they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own

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Recent Examples of world In other worlds, the suit said the utilities agreed to operate in compliance with ISO orders, which at times included modifying or expanding their high voltage transmission systems. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 In other words, this is not a software company with a handful of pilots in the physical world. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026 The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Here in Tamil Nadu, reality was—still is—perceived to reside not in the physical world but in the relationship between that world and the transcendent realm of Siva and Vishnu, two great gods of the Tamil country. Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for world
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Noun
  • That suggests data centers are a stand-in for anger at Big Tech and AI, which some industry leaders have warned could result in mass unemployment and—in a worst-case scenario—humanity’s extinction.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • Both Hathaway and Nyong’o said the film had given depth and humanity to their iconic characters of Penelope and Helen of Troy and gone behind the myth.
    Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 July 2026
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  • This may be because there are many instances when the air temperature is high, but the wet bulb globe temperature is lower than the air temperature, thanks to humidity levels, cloud cover, wind speed or other factors.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Lantana, zinnias, California poppies, and globe gilia are a few drought-tolerant options.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
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  • That has led correlations across the broader universe to fall to historically slow levels, analyst Sean Burns said in a note last week.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • Since his 2021 deal with the network, Sheridan has become a top creator at the studio with the Yellowstone universe and shows like Landman, Lioness and Tulsa King.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
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  • With this capability, Rubin can reveal details of the cosmos across an enormous range of scales, from distant galaxies, to individual stars, to the wispy clouds of dust spread throughout our galaxy.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This nebula, found in our own Milky Way galaxy, is a vast region of gas and dust surrounding a dense concentration of massive stars.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 1 July 2026
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  • His charm offensive, including moving to Rio and recalling Neymar, has also begun to win over a skeptical public, setting the stage for a crucial World Cup challenge.
    Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Harry and Meghan, who live in California, left Britain in 2020 after stepping back from royal life, and have since been involved in a long-running, public falling out with his family.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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  • Eight years ago, in 2018, Luka Modrić was the best soccer player on the planet.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • There’s still a championship-level tension in the air, but the relaxed nature of the sport creates a unique environment.
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
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  • Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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