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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An inmate ran out of a preliminary hearing at the Fairfield Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, knocking down a deputy district attorney and making it out of the courtroom before he was quickly apprehended, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The filings come in the wake of a week-long preliminary hearing in early July aimed at determining whether there is enough probable cause to send the case to trial.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of preliminary

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Prince Gabriel, 22, completed a one-year preparatory course at the National Mathematics & Science College in England before graduating from the Royal Military Academy of Belgium.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
The Western Cape High Court judgment on Friday does not stop the impeachment committee from doing other preparatory work for the pending proceedings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of preparatory

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Balance transfers made within 120 days qualify for the introductory rate, and a balance transfer fee of 5%, minimum $5, applies.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
The first wave of customers will have access to the lowest introductory pricing through a limited Early Bird promotion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

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