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
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Forward Jacob Shaffelburg also received his initial start for LAFC (5-2-2, 17 points), opening alongside hungry attackers Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The lawyer tells you to initial every page.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Redick said Hayes and Ayton have done a good job of making Sengun’s initial catches in the post come further away from the basket, while also crediting the team coverages that have helped limit the 6-foot-11 Sengun from generating scoring momentum.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Forward Jacob Shaffelburg also received his initial start for LAFC (5-2-2, 17 points), opening alongside hungry attackers Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Ecuadorian interdisciplinary artist and fashion designer launched her label, Soak (aka her initials backward), in 2021.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The lawyer tells you to initial every page.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initial
Adjective
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Jaiden Ilginis made quite an entrance last spring for Tinley Park, recording a hat trick in her first game as a freshman.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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With Carlos Rodón, set to make his first rehab start Friday, and Gerrit Cole, scheduled for his second rehab start Thursday, working their way back from injuries, a logjam is coming to the Yankees’ rotation if everyone else stays healthy.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, the class action lawsuit has more than 200 of Todd’s patients sign on, who say they were abused or assaulted during what were supposed to be exams.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The commission gathered Thursday to finalize the strategy on getting lawmakers to sign on to a 1% sales tax in Hennepin County.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cost of the project has ballooned as well, from an original projection of €200 million to €507 million, according to recent estimates.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fonda, a climate activist, endorsed Steyer earlier this month.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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But plans changed when King and the Jackson Estate — which endorsed the project — were faced with a legal issue when a Jackson accuser who had a past settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be featured in a dramatization, objected.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For its inaugural season, in partnership with the Vasarely Foundation, the hotel debuted an exhibition across its lawn that drew over 30,000 visitors, and each guest room features a work by Dutch painter Roan van Oort, who is known for his textured canvases and raw depictions of the natural world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic was also relocated from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles due to safety concerns from the conflict.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The analysis of around 2,800 operational data centers was authored by Nicholas Muller, an economist at Carnegie Mellon University.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cox was famously the last player cut from the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team, a group that would author the most celebrated moment in the history of American sports by defeating the Soviet Union, and winning the gold medal.—
Mac Engel
April 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even before the war, Saudi Arabia had signed a defense agreement with Pakistan, which has since gained more credibility as a force in the region because of its mediating role between Washington and Tehran.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Industry Monk recalls the room feeling slightly busier than usual, the sign-up list longer than an average night.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Data from the maiden voyage (North Pacific route) showed substantial propulsion support from the wind.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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America’s Record-Breaking Ocean Liner On its maiden voyage, the ship shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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