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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
And that clash raised the odds of a partial shutdown.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The witness, Tommy McGee, reported the information, along with a partial license plate number, to law enforcement.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
There is no evidence Nancy Guthrie is a crypto owner and, if the random note is genuine, the kidnappers appear to be relying on the partial anonymity offered by Bitcoin.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
For now, the focus remains on whether partial epigenetic reprogramming can be translated safely into humans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The witness, Tommy McGee, reported the information, along with a partial license plate number, to law enforcement.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
There is no evidence Nancy Guthrie is a crypto owner and, if the random note is genuine, the kidnappers appear to be relying on the partial anonymity offered by Bitcoin.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
For now, the focus remains on whether partial epigenetic reprogramming can be translated safely into humans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
Adjective
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More uncomfortable than the album’s distorted genrebending are Han’s lyrics, which narrate confessional and confrontational male desire.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sombr’s rendition strips the track back emotionally while reshaping it sonically, layering distorted vocals and a driving indie-rock pulse over the song’s core melody.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Porter seemed less inclined to alter a recent rule change that grouped coaches and contributors with old-time players that played a role in Belichick missing out despite winning a record six Super Bowls as a head coach.—
Josh Dubow,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Porter didn’t seem inclined to change that process, saying that for more than 50 years coaches and contributors were grouped with players before changes about 10 years ago.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those narratives are emotionally satisfying — and incomplete.—
Mark Mitchell,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The problem is the AI models that help come up with drug candidates are still very inaccurate, largely because the data used to train these models is sparse and incomplete.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The program put on by the Star Tribune held a four-hour session for local journalists, which included hostile environment awareness and first aid training designed to help students make informed decisions about safety while reporting in volatile situations.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Three former employees who worked under Carol Johnson, Austin’s first Civil Rights Officer, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment within the city’s Office of Civil Rights.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The addition of Pavlich’s opinion show diverged from the channel’s initial brand as a non-biased news outlet.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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The probe, which was first launched in January 2025 after a complaint about biased algorithms, has since widened to include charges related to Grok—including whether Grok engaged in Holocaust denial via its outputs, a crime in France.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Amber Savage at the local bagel shop has many fond memories of visiting the pier with her family on warm, summer days.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Having put her personal touch on the place and made fond memories there with her sons, Diana continued to reside at Apartments 8 and 9 until her death in 1997.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The strategist added that hurricane politics alone are unlikely to decide the outcome in a state where Senate races tend to follow partisan fundamentals.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Johnson had to maneuver the bill through the Rules Committee, and later Tuesday morning will have to keep his conference together on a partisan vote to move forward with the measure.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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