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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This isn't the first time Chopra — who shares 3-year-old daughter Malti with Jonas — has seen her husband in The Last Five Years.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The actor got choked up, nearly crying, within the first two minutes of a cast panel on Sunday night following the episode.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.—
Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The original idea was that every few weeks the space would be taken over by an entirely new concept, transforming the experience for the shopper.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Michael is a five-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Although her onscreen counterpart is undeclared, Davis endorsed Harris for president in November, narrating the former Democratic vice president’s ‘Mother‘ campaign video.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Positions And Guidance In a letter to the House of Representatives, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) endorsed four bipartisan bills, all of which have received overwhelming support in the House.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the U.S., fell out of the top 20 for the first time in the report’s history, landing at No. 23 in the listing authored by several global groups that rank nations’ overall happiness.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a brief authored by Christopher S. Yates and other attorneys from Latham & Watkins and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, NASCAR contends that U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell fumbled the law in granting preliminary injunctions to the two teams last December.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The ride is one of several new activities on board – the first in the line’s Prima Plus Class – which sailed its maiden voyage earlier this month ahead of its first revenue sailing on March 28. Who can ride Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua Slidecoaster?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The 144,000-gross-ton, 4,000-passenger vessel will begin sailing with its maiden voyage in November 2025 from Port Everglades followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night voyages to the Bahamas and western Caribbean.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The footage fueled speculation the young starter had been crying, stirring a round of criticism from former big leaguers, adding fuel to a baseball public already irritated by his choice to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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By signing him to a long-term contract extension now, the Jays would have an obvious franchise cornerstone to build around for years to come.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Through them, the Chinese firm has persuaded the president to defend a tool wielded by America’s foremost foreign adversary.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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