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
Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
The Dolphins agreed to terms with former Miami Hurricanes cornerback Artie Burns, who also played his high school football at Miami Northwestern, on Monday morning, according to a league source confirming an initial ESPN report.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 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
On February 20, 2024, almost two months after an initial announcement and 15 after the Glazer family confirmed their willingness to a partial or full sale, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Trawlers Limited completed its purchase of 27.7 per cent of Manchester United.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
The Dolphins agreed to terms with former Miami Hurricanes cornerback Artie Burns, who also played his high school football at Miami Northwestern, on Monday morning, according to a league source confirming an initial ESPN report.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 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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But, this article also served as our first case study into how the snowpack, terrain, weather, and, most importantly, human factors caused this accident.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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People were coming up and saying, ‘Is this really your first song?’.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Purple One also created the original song score for director Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter reveals that WWE's original plans involved a feud between McIntyre and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the inaugural parade in 2004, the short-length festivity has grown to include a Celebrity Grand Marshall, parade kings and queens, an official measuring of the parade route, and a kissing of the Blarney Stone contest.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Reses was named to the inaugural CNBC Changemakers list in 2024.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump didn’t actually end up endorsing Massie’s primary opponent in the next election.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
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There is a stark contrast between defending artistic freedom and endorsing an individual who weaponizes their platform to spread bigotry.—
David Renzer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kearney authored several one-act plays, and his musical The Little Playhouse was workshopped at Lincoln Center Theater Director’s Lab/American Living Room Series.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1095 — authored by Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago — would expand the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force area.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now nearly complete, Disney Adventure will set sail on its maiden voyage on December 15 2025 from Singapore.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The maiden voyage of Neoliner Origin, as the ship has been christened, spotlights a new era in environmentally friendly shipping as growing regulatory pressure by governments pushes the maritime sector to cut its climate emissions.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The striker signed a four-year deal on his return but moved to West Brom in 2017 for £12million, double the fee Southampton had paid Burnley five years earlier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The two cities have also signed several letters of intent and memorandums of understanding regarding the park and possible annexations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Saltzman said China and Russia, which military leaders consider America's foremost strategic competitors, are moving ahead of the United States with technologies and techniques to attack satellites in orbit.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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