1
as in originally
in the beginning
the university was primarily an agricultural college when it was founded over two centuries ago
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as in mainly
for the most part
ketchup is primarily made from tomatoes
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Recent Examples of primarily
Kmet has shown flashes but hasn’t put it all together, primarily due to quarterback play.
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Jeff Haverlack, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Somers’ firm is working on nearly 100 fire rebuilding projects, primarily in Pacific Palisades.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Olathe Public Schools said its own approximately $1 million in potential funding cuts would also primarily affect the district’s most at-risk populations, including low-income students, English language learners and students with disabilities.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Sewell has appeared in 22 games over his first two seasons but primarily on special teams.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Jeff Haverlack, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Somers’ firm is working on nearly 100 fire rebuilding projects, primarily in Pacific Palisades.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Olathe Public Schools said its own approximately $1 million in potential funding cuts would also primarily affect the district’s most at-risk populations, including low-income students, English language learners and students with disabilities.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Sewell has appeared in 22 games over his first two seasons but primarily on special teams.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primarily
Adverb
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Elixir Distillers head blender Ollie Chilton wasn’t originally planning to launch a whisky this year.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The schedule will bring to fruition a once-controversial project originally planned to be built on part of Mac Overstreet Park next to Valencia College’s Poinciana campus.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Third-degree burns cover 19% of the girlfriend’s skin, mainly on the right side of her body, according to prosecutors.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The company’s strategy has been to simulcast sports on HBO Max and its linear cable networks (mainly the Turner networks TNT, TBS and TruTV).—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Usually, her work involves structures that are mostly burned or damaged.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Headed into Thursday, showers and a thunderstorm are likely after 2 p.m. Conditions throughout the day are expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 91.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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The legislation chiefly extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which were set to expire this year, and provides new perks for working-class Americans while restoring full tax incentives for business capital investment.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Founded in 2004, UTEC is one of Japan’s largest deep-tech VCs, with a portfolio spanning more than 150 companies, chiefly originated from or backed by academic institutions.—
Cat Wang,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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However, there are many typical dishes that are influenced by the predominantly Italian and Spanish immigrants.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Their lineup has serious pop already, largely courtesy of Aaron Judge, but if the Yankees are able to add another potential 45 home run bat, the lineup adds an extra element of power.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But economists largely agree that trade deficits are not losses or subsidies.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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“Primarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primarily. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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