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
Lamb's ear plants grow in full to partial sun and are drought-tolerant.
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
There is a partial lunar eclipse coming sooner, however.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
House Republicans said federal money may be held up by the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, caused by Democrats insisting restrictions be placed on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Bemberg Asahi Kasei resumed Bemberg production at its Nobeoka, Japan, facility last month, nearly four years after a partial shutdown following an April 2022 incident.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
There is a partial lunar eclipse coming sooner, however.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
House Republicans said federal money may be held up by the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, caused by Democrats insisting restrictions be placed on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Bemberg Asahi Kasei resumed Bemberg production at its Nobeoka, Japan, facility last month, nearly four years after a partial shutdown following an April 2022 incident.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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Rewiring the fear response The second big part of the training uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help participants work on changing distorted thinking patterns that equate the presence of adrenaline with the presence of a real threat.—
Evan Roberts,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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To Kyle, Camille is a woman who rewrites history, reminiscent of Kyle’s sister’s wilfull denial of her addiction issues, which forces Kyle to live in a distorted narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Will artists be less inclined to stamp their likeness onto their own bottles?—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
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Yet just as humans seem inherently inclined to imbibe addictive substances, so too are governments inclined to embrace this prohibitionist mentality at every opportunity.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Henderson noted that 486 voters had registration information that was incomplete or inaccurate and that a third of that group registered decades ago, when the state did not have the same requirements.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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The first Alnashetri remains ever found were two incomplete legs discovered in 2004 at La Buitrera.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This time, the report suggests that Cosco’s ownership stake would vary by port and that some terminals in jurisdictions hostile to China could be carved out.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the industry has not in recent memory suffered a major disruption due to a hostile attack, smaller-scale DDoS attacks, as well as ransomware attacks, have disrupted pockets of the market.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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This home is completed by an attached four-car garage.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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And the plan has too high a percentage of apartments and other attached homes, members said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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The agencies also know that many California teachers use class time to teach antisemitic and biased anti-Israel propaganda and to lead students in off-campus walkouts that support Hamas and demonize Israel, the suit alleges.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser placed the department under a consent decree after McClain’s death after his investigation found a pattern of racially biased police and excessive force within the department.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Cuevas, who caught four passes for 164 yards and one touchdown in 15 games with the Huskies, still holds fond memories of his time with Penix.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the aftermath of Dane's passing, his former costars have shared their remembrances and their fond memories of working with the late actor.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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That partisan divide was reflected in other polls, too.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Political strategists say the fall fight likely will hinge on turnout, Democrats’ ability to cut GOP margins in fast-growing suburban counties and how closely voters link the candidates to partisan conflicts out of Washington.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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