as in first
coming before all others in time or order
you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question
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Recent Examples of initial
Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
When those match, it’s marked approved the approver initials the envelope.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
He was expected to be formally charged Tuesday ahead of an initial court appearance.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The serial numbers on those seals are written on a form that is then initialed by the chief inspector and a member of the Board of Absentee Canvassers.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
When those match, it’s marked approved the approver initials the envelope.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Hurricanes know Brown’s impact as a dual-threat quarterback and understand the importance of getting him down on the initial point of contact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
He was expected to be formally charged Tuesday ahead of an initial court appearance.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initial
Adjective
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Kirsten Obstacles and my first realisations about society's stereotypical attitudes toward motherhood, being a mother, and being an artist and mother quickly led me to take action.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 31-year-old man had been shot by a person sitting next to him inside a white pickup truck with a Domino’s sign on top.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The news conference could compel additional lawmakers to sign on, Kanna said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The original sketch ran in October 2023, when Bargatze first hosted of the long-running sketch show.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By 1880, Jenkins had taken over Moffat’s operation entirely, selling the original business’s stock of Hallet & Davis pianos and Estey organs.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The British band’s inaugural stop in Latin America on their highly successful Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour — which launched in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4 — drew a crowd of 65,000 fans at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, according to promoter OCESA.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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An expansion team reached the playoffs in its inaugural season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing City Council President Mary Sheffield for mayor, in a pivotal move that could help the current city council president also shore up her former opponent's strong support base.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than a dozen environmental organizations sent the city a joint letter this month endorsing the new plan, which was funded by both federal and state grants.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Griffin co-authored a Wall Street Journal opinion piece arguing the importance of the Fed's political independence.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The organization is bringing on Peter Rothpletz to write the morning newsletter most weekdays, while Hasan will author the Monday morning edition.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ground tests, including low-speed taxiing, began in mid-July, with a maiden flight expected later this year.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump later signed a baseball and applauded Aaron Judge's home run, waving his arms while speaking with box guests before taking a seat.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now in his final two years at Northwest High School in Justin, Texas, Lutkenhaus has recently signed his first professional contract with Nike.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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