1
as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
an introductory course in computer programming
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Recent Examples of introductory
Brown referenced the process of building his staff three separate times during his introductory press conference at the Knicks’ training facility in Tarrytown on July 8.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Start at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitors Center, which has indoor and outdoor exhibits and an introductory film about the swamp.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Start at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitors Center, which has indoor and outdoor exhibits and an introductory film about the swamp.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introductory
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Dunn was charged with felony assault, released without detention, and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 4.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s skipping over a June incident when a Starship rocket exploded while being loaded with methane and liquid oxygen propellant ahead of its launch — due, Musk later said, citing preliminary data, to problems in the payload bay.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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But unlike the basic Shahed which relies entirely on satellite navigation, the MS001 can identify objects on the ground using its thermal imager and AI and attack them.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The state's health insurance plans offer premium, classic and basic Health Advantage plans to state and public school employees and non-Medicare eligible retirees.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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To prepare for the frigid waters of Antarctica, Wigginton, a master scuba diver, plans to conduct some preparatory dives in Lake Huron at 60-90 feet, where water temperature is similar to the 25-foot goal in Antarctica.—
Lara Terpstra,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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According to a Reuters report released Thursday, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), the federal regulatory agency overseeing railroads, are already conducting preparatory work in anticipation of a possible two deals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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One of the fastest-growing districts in the state, Leander ISD operates dozens of elementary, middle and high schools.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are indications that students who had to attend school at the elementary and high school level were noticeably behind where other students would have been at that same point in their education.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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It is conducted by individuals or small groups using basic tools and rudimentary machinery.—
Marian Selorm Sapah,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As his 306-page report concludes, the Clinton campaign was principally responsible for fabricating the story, and the FBI was recklessly irresponsible in opening a full investigation and using the dossier in court without rudimentary verification steps.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introductory. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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