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as in main
coming before all others in importance
maintains that Sir Isaac Newton remains the key figure in physical science
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as in crucial
of the greatest possible importance
first—and this is key—I wasn't even there that evening
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as in gateway
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
a good education is the key to success
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
he had found the key to her heart
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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
her response was perfectly keyed to the situation
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Recent Examples of key
Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
As of late Tuesday, the presidential race was still too close to call in several key battleground states.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Andre Hill's Death The verdict comes nearly four years after the December 2020 incident in which Hill, holding only a cellphone and car keys, was fatally shot four times in a garage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
We will be keyed more into management’s foot traffic and buyer preferences, which provide a good picture of the consumer and economy more broadly.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Comer, 52, currently serves as chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and has been a key player into investigations into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and other members of the president's family.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
As of late Tuesday, the presidential race was still too close to call in several key battleground states.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
In this case, the audience is able to follow the unraveling within the Charles family household as suspense builds once Berniece lays her fingers on the piano’s keys.
—Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Andre Hill's Death The verdict comes nearly four years after the December 2020 incident in which Hill, holding only a cellphone and car keys, was fatally shot four times in a garage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
But, having already keyed in a nine, the score remained at 33.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
We will be keyed more into management’s foot traffic and buyer preferences, which provide a good picture of the consumer and economy more broadly.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for key
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The zinc gradually lost its hold on the cables suspending the telescope’s main platform over the reflector dish.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The measure’s main opponents, the state Republican Party and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, did not appear to raise any money to campaign against the proposition.Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Sleep Aid – Getting adequate rest is crucial for recovery.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The coordination is crucial since the NRAO operates the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, which is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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At a dinner party at our home, my husband left the table momentarily, and a guest picked up his mug of coffee to look at the novelty message on it.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bring the whole pan to the table to serve, along with rice, soup and pickles.The Week UK, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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This bustling coastal city, a gateway to Africa, will enjoy 4 minutes and 48 seconds of totality.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tangier Perched at the tip of Morocco, Tangier is the gateway to the country from Europe.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Then, every piece is tested with in-house employees who have pre-release access, Cannistra states.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with 1TB of solid-state storage, there’s plenty of room for big files and quick access to all your apps.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Meta Platforms was little changed on the week, as investors sought to reconcile quarterly beat and guidance raise against fewer-than-expected daily active users and a higher spending outlook.Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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The couple later reconciled and remained together until Lennon's murder in 1980.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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In his request for a restraining order, Chigvintsev claimed that Garcia had been the primary aggressor.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Alpha Genesis is responsible for the maintenance, feeding, and veterinary care of monkeys at its primary facility in Yemassee.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Asian Americans in particular have emerged as a critical part of the electorate, now making up about a quarter of the district’s population as its largest minority group.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump would go on to win the critical swing states of Michigan and Pennsylvania in his landslide victory.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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