1
as in distorted
inclined to favor one side over another
that judge is always partial to the defense, so be careful
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2
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
partial to chocolate cake
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3
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
a partial answer to the problem
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Recent Examples of partial
They are thought to be one of the first vertebrates that made a partial transition from an aquatic to a terrestrial lifestyle.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
This grass is ideal as part of a larger perennial yard and performs well in full sun to partial shade, although partial sun is best.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Plant hardy arborvitae in zones 2 through 8, placing containers in areas with dappled sunlight, full sun, or partial shade.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
For now, the Stanford transplant team is evaluating several potential partial matches, though Shen is still waiting to see whether a suitable donor will be found.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
This grass is ideal as part of a larger perennial yard and performs well in full sun to partial shade, although partial sun is best.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Plant hardy arborvitae in zones 2 through 8, placing containers in areas with dappled sunlight, full sun, or partial shade.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
For now, the Stanford transplant team is evaluating several potential partial matches, though Shen is still waiting to see whether a suitable donor will be found.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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Through a slurry of distorted guitars and deadpan singing, the album brushes against grief, addiction, and abandonment through a layer of gauzy nonchalance.
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Latvian intelligence argues that Putin is not only looking for ways to pressure NATO countries to back off Ukraine, but may also be receiving distorted assessments from inside his own system — raising the risk that Russia could misjudge Western resolve.
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Americans are not inclined to think that UFOs and ETs are hostile, either.
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The Cavs don't appear inclined to flip Mobley for Antetokounmpo, either.
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Many nonprofits carry years of fragmented or incomplete records, a challenge that compounds when AI tools are layered on top of them.
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The complaint alleges that school officials at Southern Hills Middle School failed to stop two years of antisemitic harassment against an eighth grader even after investigations concluded the student faced a hostile environment.
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Create an internal incident map and begin tagging hostile actions according to the DISARM taxonomy.
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Underneath the mesh fabric, the speaker has a flat, plastic base with a physical mute switch on one side near the attached power cord.
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The beast screamed and flew away, pulling an attached anchor into the water.
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To think our mayor would cheer such a tragic event is undeniably inane and incredibly biased.
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That understanding appears shattered after Read successfully obtained text messages shared between Goode and Proctor, the lead investigator of the case that led to Read being charged with O’Keefe’s murder, that painted a picture of two heavily biased and corrupt cops.
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Diana was very fond of the suite and often wore the magnificent sapphire pendant and diamond bracelet.
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Apple users tend to be deeply fond of Apple products; iPhones and iMacs have the advantage over most AI technologies of providing immediate gratification.
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The companies are offering an overtly partisan alternative to advertising gatherings that often stay far away from politics (and right-wing politics, in particular).
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Stuart Lacey, founder and CEO of Labrynth, which uses AI to measure permitting times and works with governments and businesses, said reforms need not be a partisan issue.
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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