as in first
coming before all others in time or order
you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question
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Recent Examples of initial
River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Billingsley read aloud, and then initialed next to, sentences explaining his right to remain silent and his right to have an attorney present, among others.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 28 July 2025
During these conversations, my students expressed views that reaffirmed their initial survey choices, finding that AI wasn’t great for first drafts, but potentially useful in the pre- or post-writing stages of brainstorming and editing.
—Piers Gelly
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
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Adjective
According to the report, Terry read and initialed the waiver of rights form but was unwilling to submit to the test.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Billingsley read aloud, and then initialed next to, sentences explaining his right to remain silent and his right to have an attorney present, among others.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
Verb
So the lawyers got involved, Marinakis dug in his heels, and once the initial anger had subsided, the charm offensive began to persuade Gibbs-White to stay.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 28 July 2025
During these conversations, my students expressed views that reaffirmed their initial survey choices, finding that AI wasn’t great for first drafts, but potentially useful in the pre- or post-writing stages of brainstorming and editing.
—Piers Gelly
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initial
Adjective
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Representatives from Retriever Ridge Kennels will talk about how to select the right dog for your goals, basic training principals and what to expect for the first season with your dog.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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This comes on the heels of a series in which many mistakes contributed to the Yankees being swept by the Marlins for the first time in history.—
Dhani Joseph,
New York Times,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The original film is available to stream on Netflix.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Connie Britton, who starred in both the film and the original series, has been vocal about her desire to let the series lie.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At the Global Lyme Alliance inaugural gala in 2015, Yolanda spoke about the stress the illness put on the whole family.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the eve of SummerSlam, the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion, Chelsea Green, has spoken out about the title being absent from the massive two-night event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gaza starvation amid ceasefire talks On Tuesday, Qatar and Egypt, who are mediating ceasefire efforts, endorsed a declaration by France and Saudi Arabia outlining steps toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Trump initially endorsed Kemp during his successful 2018 run for governor, helping elevate him to the national stage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, Allen started an elite run of play in the middle of the 2023 season and then authored a 2024 campaign that solidified his place as a foundational player for this franchise.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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It’s refined, restrained, and unmistakably authored.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rocket Lab continues to work through a checklist of requirements before Neutron can get off the ground for its maiden flight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Ivors Academy has announced that the multi BRIT award-winning musician will receive the accolade at the maiden Ivors Academy Honours event in London this fall (Oct. 2).—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This made ordering a stress-free (enjoyable, even) process—in a matter of minutes, my meal planning and food shopping for the following week was signed, sealed, and nearly delivered.—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But a convolution of religious beliefs not based on biblical norms but used to fit a person’s own biased agenda is certainly foremost of the causes.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Aug. 2025
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These incidents are reminders that the SDF remains the foremost force preventing any ISIS resurgence in Syria, and that attacks against it, intending to coerce it into folding under the new central government in Damascus, will only destabilize an already fragile state.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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