prefacing

Definition of prefacingnext

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Adjective
  • Despite some discouraging downward trends, all the prefatory jawing could go a long way toward siphoning off a fair number of viewers who might otherwise be locked in on the NFL.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The prefatory pause gives the audience a chance to applaud a starry ensemble.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect approached the victims and asked for their gang affiliation before producing a firearm and opening fire.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Separately, a Cal Fire task force has issued preliminary recommendations in the wake of the inferno.
    Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Those moves were widely expected, as Geren was already referred to as the board’s president at an introductory news conference for new Superintendent Peter Licata on March 24.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This introductory offer allows new players to simply sign up and play a $5 lineup to get the reward, providing an immediate boost to your starting bankroll.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But diplomatic protocol ahead of a presidential visit to China usually sees either the US secretary of state or the national security advisor make a preparatory trip too, and that did not happen.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Before the performance, students participate in several preparatory rehearsals.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Dugger served as a backup through the beginning portion of the season before being dealt to the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Prefacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefacing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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