1
as in distorted
inclined to favor one side over another
that judge is always partial to the defense, so be careful
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2
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
partial to chocolate cake
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3
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
a partial answer to the problem
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Recent Examples of partial
Often, his resistance took subtler forms — delays, reversals, partial concessions, and conditions.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Geekie came close in the B’s 3-0 win over the Wings, but he was stoned by goalie Cam Talbot on a partial break-in in the second period.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, North America will largely not be able to see the eclipse, but a partial one may be visible from the northernmost parts.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
Goosby's return will be a boost for a Texas offensive line undergoing a partial makeover this offseason.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Geekie came close in the B’s 3-0 win over the Wings, but he was stoned by goalie Cam Talbot on a partial break-in in the second period.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, North America will largely not be able to see the eclipse, but a partial one may be visible from the northernmost parts.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
Goosby's return will be a boost for a Texas offensive line undergoing a partial makeover this offseason.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
Adjective
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Communications with spacecraft are typically suspended during these events to avoid sending partial or distorted commands that could trigger unintended, potentially dangerous behavior.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Dyscrhonometria is a brain dysfunction in which affected individuals cannot accurate estimate how much time has passed, also called distorted time perception.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And Michael Hodges is musically inclined and, uh, a savant in many ways.—
Craig Lindsey,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the Rodríguez siblings may be prepared to absorb this to preserve stability and their own survival, hard-line military figures could be far less inclined to do so.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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These decisions affect millions of assets and must be made under regulatory scrutiny, often with incomplete information.—
Kriti Sharma,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Disputing collection debt is generally most effective when there's a legitimate reason to believe the account is inaccurate, incomplete or unfairly reported.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, if one aircraft that looks like a civilian plane launches a missile, the enemy might have a reason to believe other civilian aircraft are potentially hostile.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the Cold War, administrations authorized CIA operations against hostile regimes engaged in subversion and criminal conduct.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The handle was comfortable and easy to hold, and the attached hose wrapped securely around the unit for convenient storage.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Other highlights include an attached three-car garage with extra driveway parking.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The article is biased and misleading.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not only are candidates having less people-facing processes and more digital ones, even led by AI sometimes, but the AI woven into job applications has already proven biased.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Every Lodi local seems to have a fond memory of the Sunset Theater.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the film, a night at the motel where Joe had fond memories is part of his 18th birthday celebration, in which Irene gets him sneakers he’s been eyeing.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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All justices voted down partisan lines, with the six conservative justices voting to uphold the ban and the three liberal justices voting against it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, many progressive church leaders, facing dwindling congregations and general public apathy, have become more careful about appearing partisan in any way, which has allowed right-wing Christian nationalism to define the conversation about religion and politics.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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