1
as in distorted
inclined to favor one side over another
that judge is always partial to the defense, so be careful
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2
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
partial to chocolate cake
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3
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
a partial answer to the problem
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Recent Examples of partial
McCann held a double-digit lead over Aguirre in the partial results.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
There can also be partial, annular or hybrid solar eclipses, depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Even more strikingly, 20 percent of those with a full memory and 60 percent of those with a partial memory did not explicitly remember the defining detail of being lost.
—Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
The latest attack on the General Hospital came after members of the powerful gang coalition opened fire during a press conference in December meant to announce a partial reopening of the facility.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
There can also be partial, annular or hybrid solar eclipses, depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Even more strikingly, 20 percent of those with a full memory and 60 percent of those with a partial memory did not explicitly remember the defining detail of being lost.
—Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
The latest attack on the General Hospital came after members of the powerful gang coalition opened fire during a press conference in December meant to announce a partial reopening of the facility.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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These disorders are subdivided into courtship disorders, which resemble distorted components of human courtship behavior (voyeuristic disorder, exhibitionistic disorder, and frotteuristic disorder), and algolagnic disorders, which involve pain and suffering.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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These factors can all contribute to MMD symptoms, such as blind spots, distorted vision, or vision loss.101112 Risk Factors People with high (severe) myopia have the highest risk of MMD, though not everyone with high myopia will develop the condition.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Apr. 2025
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One concern voiced by critics is that receiving a basic income could make people less inclined to work.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it.—
Andrew Tisch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The researchers also found that two other factors led to incomplete electrode wetting.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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The ball has been on the ground too often with incomplete passes.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Home to one of the world’s largest refugee populations – most of them from Afghanistan – Pakistan has not always welcomed the foreigners, subjecting them to hostile living conditions and threatening deportation over the years.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Andreas typically waits until there have been three instances of potential hostile communication before asking her friend or colleague if everything is OK.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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This unit includes two spaces in an attached garage with an electric vehicle charger. Taxes: $23,124 (estimated), plus a $500 monthly homeowner’s association fee Contact: Steve Nader, Beach Team Real Estate, 562-539-2760 For weekly email updates on residential real estate news, sign up here.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second set of stairs is close to the attached garage on the first floor and the ensuite bedroom on the second floor.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rarely than focusing on individual behavior shifts to be less biased, which has proven to be ineffective, Chilazi’s research recommends focusing on debiasing the systems instead to prevent inevitable human bias.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This week’s Liberal Media Scream puts the spotlight on CNN and its hosting of a left-wing comic so biased and X-rated that she was dumped from performing at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rachel retains fond memories of lounging at her aunt’s pool with her grandmother as Hamilton’s voice comforted them from a nearby radio.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The True Blood alum has fond memories of summer road trips with his parents, driving from Pittsburgh to Boston and gathering around the table with family for big Italian meals.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The constitutional principles at stake should transcend partisan politics.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Notably, these fundamental social needs aren't partisan.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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