a priori

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adverb

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Recent Examples of a priori
Adverb
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 See All Example Sentences for a priori
Recent Examples of Synonyms for a priori
Adverb
  • The Lynx, who blew a 20-point third-quarter lead in Tuesday’s 89-83 overtime Game 2 loss, had a defensive meltdown early in the fourth as the Mercury scored the first seven points, including four at the rim, for a 70-67 lead.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Interim manager Ray Montgomery said he’s been impressed with how Adell bounced back from the struggles early in his career.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.
    Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
  • 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
Adverb
  • In fact, the firm had to end its flashy credit-card agreement with Bilt prematurely earlier this summer, which allowed card holders to earn rewards on their rent.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
    Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • But it’s been so dry this late summer that half the leaves have already dropped brown.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This means that fans who haven't already placed their order won't be eligible for the free loaf anymore.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Knight previously ran Maverick TV, the All3Media production company behind series including Netflix’s Barbeque Showdown and USA Network reality series Chrisley Knows Best.
    Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Monday’s classes had been cancelled after a deadly attack the day before at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints a half-mile away.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The journalists were among 15 people arrested during the July 17 demonstration held in support of Imam Ayman Soliman, an Egyptian immigrant and former Cincinnati Children's chaplain who was detained by ICE several days before.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025

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“A priori.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20priori. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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