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
They are thought to be one of the first vertebrates that made a partial transition from an aquatic to a terrestrial lifestyle.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
This grass is ideal as part of a larger perennial yard and performs well in full sun to partial shade, although partial sun is best.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Plant hardy arborvitae in zones 2 through 8, placing containers in areas with dappled sunlight, full sun, or partial shade.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
For now, the Stanford transplant team is evaluating several potential partial matches, though Shen is still waiting to see whether a suitable donor will be found.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
This grass is ideal as part of a larger perennial yard and performs well in full sun to partial shade, although partial sun is best.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Plant hardy arborvitae in zones 2 through 8, placing containers in areas with dappled sunlight, full sun, or partial shade.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
For now, the Stanford transplant team is evaluating several potential partial matches, though Shen is still waiting to see whether a suitable donor will be found.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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Through a slurry of distorted guitars and deadpan singing, the album brushes against grief, addiction, and abandonment through a layer of gauzy nonchalance.
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Latvian intelligence argues that Putin is not only looking for ways to pressure NATO countries to back off Ukraine, but may also be receiving distorted assessments from inside his own system — raising the risk that Russia could misjudge Western resolve.
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Americans are not inclined to think that UFOs and ETs are hostile, either.
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The Cavs don't appear inclined to flip Mobley for Antetokounmpo, either.
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Reform has proven difficult, sometimes violent, and remains incomplete.
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But this narrative of the USMNT winning formula is, at worst, wrong and at best, incomplete.
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The complaint alleges that school officials at Southern Hills Middle School failed to stop two years of antisemitic harassment against an eighth grader even after investigations concluded the student faced a hostile environment.
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Create an internal incident map and begin tagging hostile actions according to the DISARM taxonomy.
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In the backyard, guests will find a large swimming pool with an attached jacuzzi and a two-car garage.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Further, Tenbarge relied on anonymous and other clearly biased sources to advance her false narrative about Alexa.
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Discrimination and biased assumptions are among the greatest barriers facing people with Down syndrome.
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This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.
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For my son and me though, the rather modest town brings back fond memories of an amateur rocketry launch site at the base of a mountain just south of the town off Interstate 8.
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The companies are offering an overtly partisan alternative to advertising gatherings that often stay far away from politics (and right-wing politics, in particular).
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Stuart Lacey, founder and CEO of Labrynth, which uses AI to measure permitting times and works with governments and businesses, said reforms need not be a partisan issue.
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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