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Recent Examples of retroactive
Philadelphia Eagles defensive star Jalen Carter was given a retroactive one-game suspension for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott prior to the first play from scrimmage in the teams’ season opener on Thursday, the NFL announced Tuesday.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The new, special tax break on tips is retroactive and applies to eligible tip income earned in all of 2025.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The move was retroactive two days to Friday.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
The city's proposal called for a 5% wage increase on 2023 salaries, with no retroactive back pay.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The new, special tax break on tips is retroactive and applies to eligible tip income earned in all of 2025.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The move was retroactive two days to Friday.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
The city's proposal called for a 5% wage increase on 2023 salaries, with no retroactive back pay.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retroactive
Adjective
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In 2028, the Academy Museum will further honor Spielberg by mounting a retrospective exhibition of the filmmaker's career.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Apple added more health and convenience tools, including wrist temperature sensing for deeper insights in the Vitals app, retrospective ovulation estimates and an Always-On display.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In turn, real-time market data from the platform is used to continuously stress-test and refine the underlying analytical architecture.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Replacing Weir with Ayto — who is 15 years younger and has an analytical background — is part of that process in an environment where data is increasingly driving the club’s player recruitment.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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From meditative temple stays to mountain hikes, this itinerary is packed with meaningful encounters.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The viola is like an extension of him, his daily tuning is a meditative practice that brings him a unique peace.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The only difference is that reflective tint is not allowed anywhere on the windshield and can't be more than 35% on the front and rear windows.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Give that remark a sobering, reflective moment.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her hobbies include lusting after them, dating them, hanging out at their beach house, contemplative night-swimming in their pool, and occasionally playing volleyball.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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To retrain focus, Bovee also suggested distraction-free spaces, analog activities like journaling or reading print books, and contemplative practices like meditation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The video begins with Grint's pensive walk home from prison after serving time for stalking, and images of Sheeran flood his memory and sight.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That is logical, but Emmys aren’t always logical.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, certain decisions feel easier than others, even when both types of choices (intuitive and logical) seem important.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Retroactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retroactive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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