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world

[wurld] / wɜrld /
NOUN
planet, globe
Synonyms
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earth nature
STRONG
cosmos creation macrocosm microcosm sphere star universe
WEAK
heavenly body terrene
NOUN
class of existing beings
Synonyms
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everyone group race realm
STRONG
class division humanity humankind
WEAK
everybody human race
NOUN
person's environment, experience
Synonyms
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area business field life province realm system
STRONG
ambience atmosphere domain matters memory pursuits sphere

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Dire straits at present emphasize the fragility of global supply chains, with extremely negative implications for inflation in a deglobalized world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“The world has changed since the president and Kevin—and any other Fed candidate—may have talked,” said Glenn Hubbard, the Republican economist who served with Warsh under former President George W. Bush.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Being accused of attempting the impossible is not unusual for the scientists and engineers working on nuclear fusion projects around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

There are 2.5 billion Apple devices in use around the world, and the company is staking new claims in music, movies and streaming media each year.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

And Sharon tried—she tried every way in the world to tamp herself down.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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