as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
instantly recognized that chilled feeling as one of the precursory symptoms of a cold
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precursory
Adjective
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This method can temporarily manage symptoms or serve as a preparatory step before a more comprehensive surgical procedure.11 2.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024 -
But this time measures like the travel ban were replaced by more methodical reviews and preparatory actions that could serve as the precursors to such policies while putting them on more solid legal footing.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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More than two mayoral candidates would trigger a preliminary election, on Sept. 9, to whittle down the field to two finalists for the Nov. 4 general election.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The thing is, two federal judges have issued preliminary injunctions blocking the spending freeze, in response to lawsuits claiming the president has no authority to block money approved by Congress.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Known as an offensive mind, Albin spoke about the signal-caller position at his introductory press conference.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Spirit Airlines is offering one-way flights within the US to select destinations with introductory fares as low as $43 if booked between March 16 and March 18.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Precursory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precursory. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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