as in primary
coming before all others in importance
this is the main point of the study—everything else is secondary
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as in power
muscular strength
all their might and main could not budge the stalled car
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as in continent
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
islanders periodically traveled back to the main for supplies
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as in core
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the main of the tree is still healthy
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Recent Examples of main
David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
Its main mast is 160 feet high; the Brooklyn Bridge is only 127 feet above the water.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Add the veggie side dish to your main by adding sliced mushrooms, chopped fresh spinach or kale, or leftover roasted vegetables.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Unfortunately, only Canberra can track Voyager's part of the sky, and its main 230-ft (70-m) DSS-43 antenna was scheduled to undergo a major refit beginning in May 2025 and continuing until February 2026.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
Its main mast is 160 feet high; the Brooklyn Bridge is only 127 feet above the water.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Noun
During the week of March 17, Thomas said North Shore Gas plans to replace their two-inch main between Western and Oakwood.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Add the veggie side dish to your main by adding sliced mushrooms, chopped fresh spinach or kale, or leftover roasted vegetables.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for main
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In the place of Gantu, the character Jumba instead assumes the primary villain status in the remake.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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David Hogg, a Democratic National Committee vice chairman, has elevated his national profile but risked his standing in the DNC for promising to primary older incumbents in Congress.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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The way their dynamic is structured, Colin fears that one wrong move could bring things to an end, which merely reinforces Ray’s power over him.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Expect this power shift to drive more M&A activity and deeper integrations between banks, fintech platforms, and lifestyle brands.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This marks the fifth continent to host the awards since its inception in 2020 and will coincide with the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (known in shorthand as COP30), which the prince is also attending in Brazil.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Europe is our largest trading partner, is responsible for 16 million jobs on both continents.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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In the 1990s, a sediment core extracted from Lake Chichancanab provided the first paleoclimatic evidence of a severe drought at the end of the Classic period.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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This core constitutional protection has been an obstacle to the President's mass deportation plan.—
NPR,
NPR,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Mercantilism had been the predominant economic model of the prior two centuries, advocating for trade surpluses with all nations.—
Sarah Keohane Williamson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Fedde was using a steady four-pitch mix, with his sinker being the predominant pitch.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Magnesium is an essential mineral in many body processes, including blood pressure control, muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
27 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the condition weakens the body’s connective tissue, affecting the skin, muscles and joints.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Its largest island is just 21 square miles, roughly 600 miles off the mainland coast.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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Its shares traded in Shenzhen, mainland China’s smaller share market after Shanghai, gained 1.2% after dipping earlier in the day.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Macro Level: On a national and international scale, quantum AI enables sophisticated real-time economic modeling and resource allocation, allowing governments and international bodies to effectively manage and sustain a global UBI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Main.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/main. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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