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
That allowed Pogue, who registered an alarming 14 walks per nine in two partial seasons at Illinois, to cut that rate down to a career-low 4.4 this year.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
An email sent in March from a former employee in the finance department to top management which was reviewed by The Times said MBN had $8 million in its accounts, including $4.7 million that could have been used to cover unused annual leave and partial severance.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The partial answer, one that feels weirdly isolated from just about everything else in the show, is that the detention center has a drama program whose teacher (Bat-Chen Sabag) sees something extraordinary in him—the same thing that makes Zoro perceive Dean as superior and thus worth protecting.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
Many employers were in partial compliance with the PUMP Act, by having either a private lactation space or a written policy, but not both.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
An email sent in March from a former employee in the finance department to top management which was reviewed by The Times said MBN had $8 million in its accounts, including $4.7 million that could have been used to cover unused annual leave and partial severance.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The partial answer, one that feels weirdly isolated from just about everything else in the show, is that the detention center has a drama program whose teacher (Bat-Chen Sabag) sees something extraordinary in him—the same thing that makes Zoro perceive Dean as superior and thus worth protecting.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
Many employers were in partial compliance with the PUMP Act, by having either a private lactation space or a written policy, but not both.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
Adjective
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The constant consumption showcased on social media represents a distorted reality.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Other creations focused on pushing the sliders in the character generator to the extreme, with heavily distorted features and proportions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bajwa was more inclined to look for a peaceful resolution with India over Kashmir and other issues.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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CPOs are often focused on the market, customers and revenue, while the CTO is inclined to focus on the purity of architecture and the tech stack.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Athena works late into the night back at her and Bobby’s home, which is under construction amid an incomplete renovation, trying to piece together what happened and avoiding calls from everyone.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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The essay concerns the classification of knowledge using categories and simple systems—letters and numbers—that result in forms of order that are often incomplete, arbitrary, or absurd.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s aggressive targeting of major law firms, many of which have advocated liberal policy positions and clients, also marks a striking new front in his second-term legal battles, as the administration pressures firms seen as politically hostile or unwilling to back its agenda.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Russia will accrue enormous economic benefits if the United States facilitates its reentry into the world economy, generating revenue that will go directly to rebuilding its military, funding hostile intelligence operations and propping up a regime that’s never far from its next military adventure.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Dina is also a little bit more attached, and in this episode Dina is a huge reason Ellie is able to go.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Woman Amazed by ‘Dramatic’ Plant Transformation After Using Distilled Water By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Feeling a bit attached to your house plants?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If child custody is a factor, the child’s testimony is parsed under the light of a biased adult who either coached the child, or negatively influenced the child by asking leading questions, so as to distort the child’s memory and reporting.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA WRITING ON THE WALL – NPR CEO claps back at notion outlet is biased after Trump slashes taxpayer funds.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Kassar had fond memories of traveling with Kilmer to promote the film, with the actor choosing to stay in character the entire time, which created challenges with passport control.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cheech Marin has the fondest memories of working with Betty White.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The race for the District 7 Tarrant County College board position is pitting a far right candidate against two contenders who don’t want partisan politics to interfere with educating students.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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The potentially landmark case comes at a critical juncture for the U.S. education system, which has been pulled into the crosshairs of partisan divides while also dealing with broad declines in students’ reading and math skills.—
Sophie Hills,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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