predominately

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nate·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nət-lē How to pronounce predominately (audio)

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Those challenges, felt predominately in the blue wall states of Wisconsin, Michigan in Pennsylvania after the 2016 election, have now emerged in hundreds of former union and Democratic strongholds across the country, even in places like deep-blue Massachusetts. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024 The current ballclub is filled with a predominately left-handed power-hitting lineup. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024 Miller says that for the ease of keeping everyone together, the family predominately stays at Airbnbs and other rentals. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Our thesis in Best Buy is predominately based on a new personal computer sales cycle, but new homebuying typically leads to purchases of appliances and home entertainment systems. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for predominately 

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of predominately was in 1594

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“Predominately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominately. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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