in part

phrase

Synonyms of in partnext
: in some degree : partially

Examples of in part in a Sentence

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That was in part to force the fathers to pay child maintenance, thus saving taxpayers’ money, but also supposedly to save the souls of both parents. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 In the wake of Dune, and thanks in part to his long creative partnership with Lynch, MacLachlan flexed his chops in a number of roles that mined dark and weird territory. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026 Doughnuts are often regarded as basic breakfast treats, thanks in part to the brands that mass-produce them. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Police called for reinforcements in part to help with the crowd as more than 100 people, including children, were initially in the area, according to dispatch audio. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in part

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in part was in the 14th century

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“In part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20part. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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