as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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Recent Examples of originally
This round-up of architectural destinations was originally published in AD France.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
One thing that has been learned over the past 75 years is that space is much more hostile to humans than originally thought.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Although originally built as a military post housing garrisons sent to quell the Jacobite uprisings, the beautiful town today has a happier purpose.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight and distributed through a partnership with The Associated Press.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
One thing that has been learned over the past 75 years is that space is much more hostile to humans than originally thought.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Although originally built as a military post housing garrisons sent to quell the Jacobite uprisings, the beautiful town today has a happier purpose.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight and distributed through a partnership with The Associated Press.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originally
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Vedam was initially detained on drug charges while police investigated and was eventually charged with Kinser’s murder.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The GoFundMe page, set up by Torres Hidalgo's in-home teacher Valerie Wadycki, initially asked for funds to assist with Torres Maldonado's legal fees and to help the family while he was being detained.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program primarily helps tax filers with incomes below $69,000, those who are disabled and those who are not proficient in English.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ramsay primarily used Bongi Hlongwane in that role last season, but Knowles has returned the South African to attacking positions, leaving a void on the right side of defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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