IN GENERAL Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

in general

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as in mostly

for the most part There is a lot of traffic in general, but during rush hour it's much worse.

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Recent Examples of in general That was the quote of the season from the Sox and a great observation on the fickleness of sports fans in general. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 The interaction was representative of the evening in general. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Investors have soured on private credit in general and to some degree in some Blue Owl funds in particular. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Slowik was asked if Willis not spotting open receivers has been a problem in general. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in general

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