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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect there will be a big meeting to resolve the issue
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature how big of you to give your subordinates most of the credit
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) inexperienced wine drinkers should not start with such a big wine
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as in main
coming before all others in importance the big story that year was the election of the president
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval jackets with very wide lapels were big that year
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body a mare big with a foal
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as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group with that new promotion he's now one of the bigs in the company
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as in major league
usually bigs plural the highest level of a field of endeavor a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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Recent Examples of big
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 The $170 million boost might come out of that pool of money, but DeLong questioned why the number isn’t bigger. —Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 The coaching staff saw how the pairing of Flory Bidunga and Tiller had some issues against bigger bigs. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big
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Its ability to function on a moving carrier addresses one of the biggest hurdles for naval laser weapons. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 The $170 million boost might come out of that pool of money, but DeLong questioned why the number isn’t bigger. —Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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And the Celtics could see a gauntlet of All-Star-level bigs in the coming weeks. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 The coaching staff saw how the pairing of Flory Bidunga and Tiller had some issues against bigger bigs. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.— R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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This is a boom-or-bust pick, as Banks has some of the highest pass-rushing upside in the draft but major injury concerns.— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss some of the top storylines heading into the 2026 NFL draft and explain why this year likely won’t have a major story like the slide of Shedeur Sanders.— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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What’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time?— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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The culinary program leans into Ecuadorian heritage, from Galápagos lobster and freshly caught tuna to cheeses aged in volcanic lava tunnels and rich Ecuadorian chocolate desserts.— David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Prunes and other fiber-rich foods can help support digestion and prevent constipation.— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Three main risks should worry Congress, the courts and every American about the rapid rise of these markets.— Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Surges can sometimes indicate an underlying wiring issue or a problem with your main breaker.— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Birchmore was 23 and pregnant in 2021 when she was allegedly murdered by her married cop boyfriend, Matthew Farwell.— Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Seth’s girlfriend is pregnant, and the couple’s baby girl is due May 6, James said.— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
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However, on season 2 of Twin Peaks, the actress played Miss Jones, the right-hand woman for one of the series' heavies, Thomas Eckhardt (the late David Warner).— Drew Mackie, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Laser writes energy circuits Unlike conventional energy storage devices that rely on synthetic materials and chemical-heavy processes, this method uses a natural substrate and a single-step fabrication process.— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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