Thursday, June 11, 2026

Why Is "Ubiquitous" Everywhere?

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ubiquitous

[yoo-bik-wi-tuhs]

adjective:

being everywhere

Explanation

Ubiquitous things seem to be everywhere at once. Some are so common you barely notice them until you stop and look: smartphones in people's hands, coffee shops on every corner, electric scooters zipping down city streets. If you can't escape it, it's probably ubiquitous.

Example: QR codes have become a ubiquitous part of the shopping experience.

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