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
The city’s water budget, which is $57.8 million in 2025, is not supported by any tax revenue and instead is covered primarily by fees, Bauer said during his presentation to the Committee of the Whole on June 3.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Saudi channels Al Arabiya and Al-Hadath reported the developments primarily using Western and U.S. sources, alongside official Saudi government statements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
In other places, however, the technique is primarily used to control mosquitoes that transmit diseases to humans, not animals.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Saudi channels Al Arabiya and Al-Hadath reported the developments primarily using Western and U.S. sources, alongside official Saudi government statements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
In other places, however, the technique is primarily used to control mosquitoes that transmit diseases to humans, not animals.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primarily
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This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2025
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Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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Holl is here mainly to fill the third-pair veteran vacancy for Chicago, and to replace the lost salary as Chicago works to get to the cap floor, but clearing his cap hit would also be part of the appeal for Detroit.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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This channel is mainly destined for the more approachable lines like Omnia, while the high-end Bulgari Le Gemme is distributed at only 5 percent of the current wholesale network, Colombo said.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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The library will feature mostly non-Wonder Project content.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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With the move, Rocket is now the largest lender by far in the bridge loan landscape, which is mostly populated by credit unions, regional banks and smaller nonbank lenders.—
Dan Avery,Maya Benjamin,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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His legal team argued several different reasons to overturn the original verdict — chiefly that the judge and prosecution had violated the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Charter, a 2011 constitutional amendment that guarantees a fair trial.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Beyond the Middle East, these developments are a clear and present warning to U.S. adversaries, chiefly Russia and China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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In a team game predominantly shaped by skill, technique and coaching, is there enough to gain?—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Our backyards, playgrounds, fields and parks remain largely disconnected from the digital advancements that have transformed our homes and indoor spaces.—
Shane Dyer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The crew's return date is largely dependent on weather at Dragon's splashdown zone in the Pacific Ocean.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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“Primarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primarily. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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