globally

adverb

as in universally

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Recent Examples of globally Mixue Group now has more stores globally than McDonald's and more than four times Dunkin's, with its store network totaling nearly 63,987 as of the end of June. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Momentum to restrict or ban social media altogether has been building up globally. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Since Anthropic first introduced MCP in 2024, mentions of the term on corporate earnings calls among businesses globally have steadily gone up every quarter, according to data from AlphaSense. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The temple — one of more than 200 LDS temples operating globally — has been closed since late 2019 for renovations to expand its interior, shore up its foundation and make seismic upgrades. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 With wars still raging in the Middle East and Ukraine — and turbulence escalating globally — artists on the film festival circuit have been navigating political minefields. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Adams said that Sniffspot is active in more than 40,000 locations globally. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Elif Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images The last decade was the hottest multi-year period globally since records began, and 2024 was the warmest year ever recorded. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The brand set its sights on reaching 130 stores globally in 2026. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for globally
  1. universally
  2. widely
  3. broadly
  4. extensively
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  • These are standards that are now being universally applied by all the data centers in the state of Texas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Deep-sea expeditions offer access to a form of adventure that is both universally compelling and all but unreachable.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of universally
Adverb
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Known widely for her philanthropic efforts, the family encouraged devoted fans to honor Parton’s legacy by donating to a special cause close to her heart — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of widely
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  • The analyst added that the market for sportswear, broadly, remains crowded and disjointed, which could pose challenges to the firms' bids to improve their businesses and boost their stocks.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The framers broadly considered that the executive and judicial branches would play subsidiary roles to the legislature.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of broadly
Adverb
  • The sisters have released six studio albums and toured extensively across North America and Europe, most recently releasing and touring behind their album Silver Deliverer.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Senna drove the car extensively while in Portugal, including using it to get to the country’s grand prix in 1991.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensively

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“Globally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/globally. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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