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around the world

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adjective

  • Relating to or encompassing the entire planet.

adverb

  • In or to various places across the globe; internationally or globally.

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Demand for protein-rich salmon is booming around the world, spurred by healthier diets, the rising popularity of sushi and growing use of weight-loss drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Unease over some firms' debt levels has also started to raise eyebrows as interest rates around the world rise, putting pressure on their finances.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

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other words

  • in every corner of the Earth
  • from pole to pole
  • across the map
  • planet-wide

Possible Antonyms

Words in our thesaurus

other words

  • close to home
  • parochially
  • in your own backyard
  • domestically
  • regionally

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