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as in derivative
taken or created from something original or basic
history textbooks are secondary sources for historical information and do not represent original research
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as in minor
of little or less value or merit
we need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary
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as in dependent
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
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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
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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
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Over a decade later, the streaming space is filled with entries from major and minor media companies alike.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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Life insurance ensures that your dependents are financially secure in the event of your passing.True Tamplin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Small-caps have significantly lagged their larger counterparts, creating a potential springboard for mean reversion.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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What a perfectionist, what a control freak, what a mean lady.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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The subjects of their investigations could be criminals who were trying to harm people.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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