as in first
coming before all others in time or order
you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question
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Recent Examples of initial
Bob Harkins, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Lerer Hippeau also is an initial investor in Axios, one of its relatively few non-NY deals, although no longer has a stake.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
The document, dated March 14, was supposed to be initialed and signed in multiple places by Hamel, though investigators allege that the signature did not match the one used on police paperwork previously signed by Hamel.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Adjective
What was Dumont’s initial reaction to the Dončić trade proposal?
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Lerer Hippeau also is an initial investor in Axios, one of its relatively few non-NY deals, although no longer has a stake.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Billingsley read aloud, and then initialed next to, sentences explaining his right to remain silent and his right to have an attorney present, among others.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
The document, dated March 14, was supposed to be initialed and signed in multiple places by Hamel, though investigators allege that the signature did not match the one used on police paperwork previously signed by Hamel.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initial
Adjective
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The 2024 football season was Belichick's first away from the sideline in nearly 50 years.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Combs' trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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This past season, the Tigers finished with an 11-2 record, capturing the conference title and securing a victory over South Carolina State in the inaugural Celebration Bowl.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carson, who served as secretary during President Trump’s first term, endorsed Trump’s most recent bid for the presidency in late 2023.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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After penning an op-ed calling for President Biden to step aside during the 2024 presidential election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in his place, the 2x Oscar winner recently opened up about the ongoing backlash to his statement.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Bailey and Mason, among others, authored the NASA Twins Study, which followed identical twin astronauts, one of whom spent a year on the ISS and the other on Earth.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Outside of her entertainment career, Beauvais has authored children's books and been an advocate for racial equality in Hollywood.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The New Shepard, composed of both a rocket and crew capsule, has been making human spaceflights since July 2021, when Bezos himself boarded the spacecraft as part of its maiden crew Need a break?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 61-year-old Bezos was aboard the July 20, 2021, maiden flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, named after NASA astronaut Alan Shepard, who in 1961 became the first American to travel in space.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tuch is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Biggest needs: Edge rusher, quarterback, offensive tackle, wide receiver and running back Back to top 3 | New York Giants Two weeks' ago, all but PFF's mock draft had the Giants selecting Sanders, but those mock drafts were posted before the Giants signed Russell Wilson.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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