as in inferable
being or provable by reasoning in which the conclusion follows necessarily from given information
an a priori argument for the defendant's innocence
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Recent Examples of a priori
Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And this abstractness of Mr. Wilson is part of a curiously a priori metaphysical idealism.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024
Alongside this effort, wildlife trafficking should be designated as a predicate offense for wiretap authorizations, which would empower authorities to start gathering intelligence without having to prove a link to other crimes a priori.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2023
Pushing certain values as a priori can backfire.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021
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Adjective
Knowing a priori which stocks will outperform the market is also much more difficult than reviewing the trends that occurred in the past.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And this abstractness of Mr. Wilson is part of a curiously a priori metaphysical idealism.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024
Alongside this effort, wildlife trafficking should be designated as a predicate offense for wiretap authorizations, which would empower authorities to start gathering intelligence without having to prove a link to other crimes a priori.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2023
Pushing certain values as a priori can backfire.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for a priori
Adverb
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When the Big 12 Conference invited reporters to the T-Mobile Center earlier this week, the league showed off a bunch of fun looks for its new LED video floor.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Planting outside too early can slow the plants down.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Sep. 2024
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And to little purpose, there being agreement among most faiths on the important morals, generally derivable from the golden rule.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The dismissal prematurely ended what was shaping up to be a strong outing for Brown, who had eight points, seven assists and two rebounds in 15 minutes.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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In season one, Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Current hazard assessments show tidal flooding in some California coastal cities has already increased by more than 550% since 2000.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Dolphins agreed to terms with tight end Ben Sims on Wednesday evening, according to a league source, after previously re-signing Greg Dulcich on Monday night.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, overall crime in Beverly Hills was down 17% at that point in 2020 compared with the year before, according to the emails.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“A priori.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20priori. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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