worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The BLS, like many statistics agencies worldwide, has faced a number of challenges in recent years with declining survey response rates and dwindling resources.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The worldwide surge in demand for AI is driving Chinese exports, keeping the world’s second-largest economy humming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A/Prof Neuen said, "Taken together, these findings suggest that expanding the use of finerenone in patients with CKD has the potential to meaningfully reduce kidney failure and cardiovascular complications for millions of people worldwide."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The reboot of the 2000s-era franchise — or “rebootiquel,” as the movie calls itself — brought in $55 million in the U.S. and Canada for a worldwide total of $105.5 million, according to studio estimates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
These chefs, along with the buying clubs and the farmers markets, are all part of a worldwide movement.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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