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Recent Examples of retroactive
The move is retroactive to April 26 and infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton is being called up from Triple-A Worcester to fill his spot on the active roster.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Clerk-Treasurer Liz Modesto said they already are being paid at the higher level and have received retroactive pay.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The move is retroactive to April 23 and made space for Ryan Weathers, who was activated from the paternity list before starting on Saturday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Many have noted its retroactive nature.
—Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Clerk-Treasurer Liz Modesto said they already are being paid at the higher level and have received retroactive pay.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The move is retroactive to April 23 and made space for Ryan Weathers, who was activated from the paternity list before starting on Saturday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Many have noted its retroactive nature.
—Robertas Bakula, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retroactive
Adjective
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The hour-long career retrospective interview, which will be followed by a reception, will take place on Thursday, May 14, in Meta House, Meta’s new activation space within the Majestic hotel along the Croisette.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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State officials emphasize that Phase 1 currently includes physician review of every prescription, but the program’s design phases that review out once volume and safety benchmarks are met, moving first to retrospective audits and then to random-sample checks.—
Alon Bergman,
STAT,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The demonstration of this learning outcome might be a standard analytical paper on a poem.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Forty-five percent mentioned machine learning as the analytical backbone for prediction, forecasting, and decision intelligence.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Old Cheng, however, did not break a sweat with his steady, meditative pace.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The Australian designer has worked with Jaeger-LeCoultre on Atmos reinterpretations since 2008, and the newest editions shown in Milan leaned into his signature futuristic minimalism without sacrificing the clock’s almost meditative presence.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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It is described as having a purplish-red hue with yellowish undertones, a high-quality color grade, moderate transparency and a highly reflective surface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In the book, Caputo’s initial pride and arrogance soon give way to a more contemplative spirit, followed by degeneration.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The setting leans quiet and contemplative rather than circuit-driven.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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The Bookie & The Bruiser is set in 1959 New York City and features a pensive Jewish fellow named Rivner (James) and an oversized Italian-American tough named Boscolo (Vaughn).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As far as the second outside cornerback is concerned, the most logical answer would be JuJu Brents, who looked impressive in his two starts in 2025 prior to sustaining a foot injury in Week 11 that required season-ending surgery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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On one hand, when a team selects in the lottery, the logical next step is a draft party, part of the hype of the next newcomer to be marketed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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But nearly ten years on, as the world order unravels, the exhibition’s ruminative posture comes across as toothless and unfinished.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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The track is focused but ruminative, mirroring the circular way thoughts orbit an obsession.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Retroactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retroactive. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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