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
McCann held a double-digit lead over Aguirre in the partial results.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
There can also be partial, annular or hybrid solar eclipses, depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Even more strikingly, 20 percent of those with a full memory and 60 percent of those with a partial memory did not explicitly remember the defining detail of being lost.
—Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
The latest attack on the General Hospital came after members of the powerful gang coalition opened fire during a press conference in December meant to announce a partial reopening of the facility.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
There can also be partial, annular or hybrid solar eclipses, depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Even more strikingly, 20 percent of those with a full memory and 60 percent of those with a partial memory did not explicitly remember the defining detail of being lost.
—Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
The latest attack on the General Hospital came after members of the powerful gang coalition opened fire during a press conference in December meant to announce a partial reopening of the facility.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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State House districts are so distorted that GOP candidates won 45% of the total vote for the Illinois House of Representatives in 2024 and just 34% of the seats.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, the natural geography of the Hertz map became distorted as it was redesigned to present more information and make system transfers clearer.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Greek students were more inclined to develop mentoring relationships with professors, participate in extra-curricular activities and graduate on time compared with unaffiliated students.—
Wynn Smiley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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If the data used to train an AI system is incomplete or skewed, the resulting insights can reinforce inequities rather than resolve them.—
Abhishek Gandotra,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The picture of the race is incomplete with so many more ballots left to tally.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2025
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The report further indicates that there was one dead rodent in the attached garage, and across the three detached garages, investigators encountered one live rodent, one dead rodent, one nest, and one building with gnaw marks.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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When that turned up nothing, Rohan made his way into the attached bathroom.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Additional allegations included the denial of religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for military personnel, biased treatment of Christian Foreign Service Officers, and efforts to suppress Christian expression in federal schools and agencies.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The government, Cramer asserted, is biased against Apple and Nvidia, the latter of which designs semiconductors that have been highly in demand across the world.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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Growing up in Kentucky, Huff has many fond memories of her dad during his time in law enforcement.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Somers still has fond memories of Goldenvoice during that early chaotic period.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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These deep-state criminals leaked classified information for partisan political purposes to undermine President Trump's agenda.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Matt Shupe is communications director for the California Republican Party, meaning his job is seeing that partisan hopes spring eternal.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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