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world

Definition for world

noun as in planet, globe

Strongest matches

earth, nature

Weak matches

heavenly body, terrene

noun as in class of existing beings

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everyone, group, race, realm

Strong matches

class, division, humanity, humankind

Weak matches

everybody, human race

noun as in person's environment, experience

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“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” reminds us that we’re only a naive and caring interloper away from making the world a slightly more welcoming place.

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Why in the world do we bob for apples during the autumnal months?

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Subjects will be linked to the world of work and may include sectors like engineering, agriculture, digital and creative sectors, the government says.

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A complaint has also been filed against him in Argentina, where universal jurisdiction allows for the prosecution of crimes committed anywhere in the world.

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IonQ itself conceded that the “world record” result was demonstrated on prototypes in its research and development labs, which will form the basis for a 256-qubit quantum system that will be demonstrated in 2026.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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