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
The peak of the partial eclipse is scheduled to happen around 6:47 a.m.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The partial phases of the eclipse begin; the pace quickens and the change is dramatic.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The partial eclipse is on as the moon sinks deeper into the umbra.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
That's the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania whose reactor #2 had a partial meltdown in 1979.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The partial phases of the eclipse begin; the pace quickens and the change is dramatic.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
The partial eclipse is on as the moon sinks deeper into the umbra.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
That's the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania whose reactor #2 had a partial meltdown in 1979.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
Adjective
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Guitarist John Watson and bassist Vic Byers traded taut vocals and swaggering, distorted riffs.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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In his March 4 address to a joint session of Congress, Trump either distorted or outright lied about the facts on fraud (DOGE), immigration, aid to Ukraine, the economy, the construction of the Panama Canal, something about autism and more.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sharp readers will recall that the USSR extended past Russia and Ukraine; this is a vision that is incomplete without looking afield to Estonia, Lithuania (both NATO members) and other former republics.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Trust your gut, particularly when data is inconclusive or incomplete.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Amid the ongoing negotiations over a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia amid their ongoing war, Trump has spoken favorably of Putin while having a sometimes openly hostile relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bill Belichick's 24-year-old cheerleader girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, posted a screenshot of a hostile exchange with an Instagram user who criticized the couple's relationship Friday.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hearing set for plan to remodel La Jolla Shores house A city of San Diego hearing officer will hold a public meeting to consider an application for an 851-square-foot second-story addition to a one-story, 2,694-square-foot house with an attached garage at 1821 Viking Way in La Jolla Shores.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Per the listing held by Ivan Sher of IS Luxury, the owner also has access to two parking spots in the attached garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hallucinations often occur when the model fills in gaps based on similar contexts from its training data, or when it is built using biased or incomplete training data.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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During the trial, Read’s lawyers accused Proctor of manipulating evidence and conducting a biased investigation.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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South Florida chocolate lovers reacted to the bittersweet news on social media on Sunday evening, just as the candy hub prepared to close without fanfare, by sharing fond memories of family outings and delicious treats.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The actor, a two-time host on the venerable sketch comedy, was among the many stars present for the anniversary special celebrating 50 years on screen in February, and had nothing but fond memories to share while visting Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on Monday.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Development professionals tend to see independent government agencies such as USAID and DFID as better able to prioritize the needs of the poor because their programming is run separately from partisan policies.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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The broad feistiness within the party exploded last week after Chuck Schumer helped Republicans pass a nakedly partisan spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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