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
Part-time students are calculated on partial basis, leading to fewer students reported than when using a total headcount.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the middle, between -5 and +5, are what political scientists call partial democracies, hybrid regimes or anocracies.
—John M. Crisp, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Six other partial, temporary or quasi-moons have been recorded near Earth, according to astrophysicists at Northeastern University.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Hamas has violently sought to reassert its authority over the Gaza Strip in the wake of the Israel military’s partial withdrawal, but questions remain over the group’s future and efforts to rebuild.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the middle, between -5 and +5, are what political scientists call partial democracies, hybrid regimes or anocracies.
—John M. Crisp, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Six other partial, temporary or quasi-moons have been recorded near Earth, according to astrophysicists at Northeastern University.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Hamas has violently sought to reassert its authority over the Gaza Strip in the wake of the Israel military’s partial withdrawal, but questions remain over the group’s future and efforts to rebuild.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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This is the first in a series of mysterious and increasingly frightening events that follow him through his childhood, all of it narrated in 'Penpal' by his adult self peering through a distorted lens of shaky, imperfect recall.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Their cry is not against the faith itself but against distorted theology that excuses cruelty.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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That makes the German more inclined to start with Welbeck, as Rutter is the only alternative.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Marginson says that while many students and faculty have opposed the compact, university presidents and boards may be more inclined to accept.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alone, a Whiskey Sour without an egg white is a serviceable, if incomplete, cocktail.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite incomplete medical records, Beverly’s spirit was unbreakable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Afghan refugees like him await their asylum decisions in an increasingly hostile climate marked by ICE raids and deportations.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Why is my child so attached to me?—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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For pre-lit trees with a single lighting style, there is an attached foot pedal to turn the lights on and off.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The top issue was inaccurate or misleading results (39%), followed by a lack of context understanding (23%), and biased or inappropriate outputs (8%).—
John Kell,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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That is on top of a social context that is strongly biased — or the parents wouldn’t be bringing their child to the therapist in the first place.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There might've been a slight hiccup in the lead-up to her debut, but Beer has nothing but fond memories of it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ariana Grande has fond memories of her music heroes supporting her career when she was just getting started.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The politicization of such matters has only served to muddy the waters, as those affected by controversy argue that political foes have often abandoned nuance in favor of weaponizing scandals to further a partisan agenda.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here, again, there was a partisan split.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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