the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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Like almost all other elements—apart from hydrogen and helium—it is created inside stars through the process of nuclear fusion and distributed throughout the universe when those stars die, becoming a key element in the chemistry of life. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 The game does a solid job of expanding the universe while being a tasty traditional Metroidvania in its own right. Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 By receiving radio waves from hydrogen in space, CHIME has picked up thousands of FRBs across the universe. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025 And with all the stress that’s swirling around the universe these days, who doesn’t want that? 10. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the universe 

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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