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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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OpenAI completed that transformation in 2025, some three years after its ChatGPT digital assistant made AI and those who build it all the rage in the tech world.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Middle East producers need tankers that have fanned out across the world to deliver their cargoes and sail back, which could take months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"I really hope we can make it happen, not just for Portugal, but for everything Cristiano gave to football and the world."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The deal makes Meta one of the largest Graviton customers in the world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Marlene was the only being in the entire world that knew my secret, and I wanted to be with her and no one else.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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