as in initially
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incipiently
Adverb
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The Clearwater Ferry was started in 2015 and was initially privately owned, according to the Tampa Bay Times.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025 -
The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times pulled their Presidential endorsements last year; Trump filed frivolous lawsuits against ABC News, which quickly settled, and CBS News, which initially vowed to fight but now seems poised to settle.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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On Earth, the gases are only produced by life, primarily microbial life such as marine phytoplankton, according to the researchers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 22-year-old is also popular on social media, primarily on TikTok and Instagram.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Incipiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incipiently. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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