PRELIM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

prelim

adjective

ˈprē-ˌlim

Definition of prelim

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room

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The release of preliminary financial results was likely tied to Kimberly-Clark's efforts to close its blockbuster acquisition of Tylenol maker Kenvue , which is supposed to close by year-end.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
What’s Driving The Increase According to KFF’s analysis of preliminary rate filings, insurers are requesting a median 14% premium increase in the small group market.

— Glynn Frechette, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of preliminary

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The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Authority ordered Google to halt preparatory activities at Muhos and the Otanmaki site near Kajaani.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
The drawing may have been made as a preparatory study to show a prospective patron before Canaletto completed a related painting.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of preparatory

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Nihon University German film professor Shibuya Tetsuya, who gave an introductory lecture on German cinema, noted that the film even features a vegetarian vampire.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Northwestern women’s basketball coach Carla Berube speaks during an introductory news conference March 31, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

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