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noun

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Adjective
Depth in the secondary — where Molden has solidified the safety position while rookie cornerbacks Still and Cam Hart have stepped up outside — has allowed James to flex his versatility in every facet of the defense. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 Andrew Greif Justin Jefferson drew the attention of the Colts secondary, allowing Jalen Nailor to catch a 7-yard pass and stroll into the end zone for a 14-7 Vikings lead, with 2:49 to go in the third quarter. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
The secondaries market is hot right now—for some startups, that is. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024 The rest Churchill invests in private equity solutions, in the form of secondaries, co-investments and fund commitments. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for secondary 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
Adjective
  • The previous-generation’s platform and engines are still there, though somewhat modified, and styling changes are subtle rather than derivative.
    Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
  • In synthetic ETFs, the price moves in tandem with the derivative instrument's price rather than the sport price but converges on the spot price as the option settlement date approaches.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Over a decade later, the streaming space is filled with entries from major and minor media companies alike.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Walman is dealing with a minor upper-body injury incurred in the first period of Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The government uses taxes from working people to pay benefits to people who have already retired, people who are disabled, the survivors of workers who have died, and dependents of beneficiaries.
    Adriana Morga and Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Life insurance ensures that your dependents are financially secure in the event of your passing.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The complaint alleges that Under Armour makes nearly all of its assortment for its factory stores exclusively for those stores, and that the items are inferior in quality to the goods sold in its regular stores and on its regular site.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For example, girls and parents might notice inequities like girls’ playing fields being inferior to boys’ fields, a lack of money for transportation for girls to play, and ill-fitting uniforms or equipment, explains Issokson-Silver.
    Allison Torres Burtka, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • To make matters worse, supervisors often take credit for the hard work of their subordinates, leaving upper management unaware of individual contributions.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Norfolk’s strict no-tolerance stance about office relationships with subordinates shows just how seriously companies have come to take this type of CEO misconduct.
    Beth Kowitt, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Here's what nominating school leaders had to say about this week's nominees: Brenda Martinez, a junior at BELIEVE Circle City High School.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Premer hit junior Jesika Hopkins with a long pass down the sidelines, setting up a 4-yard TD pass to senior Violet Hidalgo.
    Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Small-caps have significantly lagged their larger counterparts, creating a potential springboard for mean reversion.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • What a perfectionist, what a control freak, what a mean lady.
    Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The subjects of their investigations could be criminals who were trying to harm people.
    Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Secondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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