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
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
The cost of the initial investment has not been fully determined, Roberts said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
The document, dated March 14, was supposed to be initialed and signed in multiple places by Hamel, though investigators allege that the signature did not match the one used on police paperwork previously signed by Hamel.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Adjective
YouTube announced its initial refresh of the TV app last year, letting creators organize around shows and seasons, but the new refresh will further refine the experience.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
The cost of the initial investment has not been fully determined, Roberts said.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Billingsley read aloud, and then initialed next to, sentences explaining his right to remain silent and his right to have an attorney present, among others.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
The document, dated March 14, was supposed to be initialed and signed in multiple places by Hamel, though investigators allege that the signature did not match the one used on police paperwork previously signed by Hamel.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initial
Adjective
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The Royals took a one-run lead in the first inning against the Tigers on Friday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Harper started the party in the first inning with a two-run homer off Alcantara — his fifth of the season and the third in the last four games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The coming inaugural LlamaCon event (which takes place one day before earnings) is expected to showcase how Meta is building a platform around open-source AI to rival offerings from competitors such as OpenAI and Google.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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The foundation will award inaugural grants to the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, LA Phil’s YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) program, The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and two of Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles (NYO2 and NYO Jazz).—
Chris Eggertsen,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Swift had endorsed Trump’s Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 election.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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The pop superstar is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Swift endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump in the 2024 race.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bailey and Mason, among others, authored the NASA Twins Study, which followed identical twin astronauts, one of whom spent a year on the ISS and the other on Earth.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Outside of her entertainment career, Beauvais has authored children's books and been an advocate for racial equality in Hollywood.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Disney’s biggest ever cruise ship will set off on its maiden voyage later this year.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tuch is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition, there’s a post-credits scene that features the young version of Sammie signing a song, which, like the mid-credits scene, doesn’t serve as a springboard for a sequel.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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