1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax).
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Morrigan McCoy, 23, led the marches around the Indiana Statehouse and gave the introductory speech before the marches.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Then, a helpful onboarding checklist appears at the bottom-right of your screen that asks you to complete a few introductory tasks, such as integrating apps, learning how to navigate ClickUp, talking to ClickUp’s AI assistant, and more.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys held the introductory news conference for Clark on Friday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
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Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Morrigan McCoy, 23, led the marches around the Indiana Statehouse and gave the introductory speech before the marches.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Then, a helpful onboarding checklist appears at the bottom-right of your screen that asks you to complete a few introductory tasks, such as integrating apps, learning how to navigate ClickUp, talking to ClickUp’s AI assistant, and more.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys held the introductory news conference for Clark on Friday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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But officials expressed caution due to the preliminary nature of the investigation.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether the preliminary August reading of an anemic 22,000 jobs added to the economy holds true remains to be seen.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rental companies provide maps and basic instructions, then let passengers set off at their own pace, picnic baskets in hand.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Change is inevitable, but the rapid destruction of the basic precepts upon which our government was formed is beyond dangerous.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Champions Trophy exit was equally passive after a dreadful showing in the preparatory bilateral series against India.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Midday Friday, the military changed course, marking the latest escalation after weeks of preparatory strikes in some of the city’s neighborhoods and calling up tens of thousands of reservists.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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The nature center also offers adventures for little ones, including a dig pit, a bird blind, easy trails, and programming for toddlers and elementary-aged children.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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And from January 2023 to June 2024, more than 800 instances of swatting were recorded at elementary, middle, and high schools, according to the K-12 School Shootings Database.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even if partners don’t agree on every single detail pertaining to religion or politics, most healthy couples nevertheless share a rudimentary worldview.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Set in 1994 and kitted out with plenty of period-appropriate details, the film’s setting allows for all sorts of mystery (and one, quite funny, rudimentary internet search).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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