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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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After the world witnessed the destructive power of the atomic bomb, the U.S. launched initiatives to harness atomic energy for commercial projects.

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

As judged by the Cyclically Adjusted Price/Earnings ratio, or CAPE, which has one of the best forecasting records of any valuation indicator, U.S. equities are among the most overvalued in the world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Once airborne, microplastics can also fall back to Earth, adding to pollution in oceans and soils around the world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

They looked like a puzzling mix of beasts from another world: spooky monsters, walking pumpkins, metallic machines, mythical creatures Clare had only ever seen in storybooks.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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