the universe

noun

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

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All three projects will collectively contribute to better measurements of how cosmic structure is changing over time—crucial information for clarifying the nature of dark energy and dark matter in the universe’s evolution. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026 Launched in 2004, Swift was originally designed for a two-year mission studying gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Roman is also designed to survey the universe a thousand times faster than Hubble, according to NASA. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Ugg Goldenstar Clog The way the universe works, as soon as an Ugg sensation like the Goldenstar Clog goes on sale, inventory depletes in mere hours. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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