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Recent Examples of retroactive
If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
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.
—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
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retroactive
Adjective
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Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the footwear, *Better With Age curated a space at Dover Street Market to showcase its spring 2026 collection as well as a retrospective T-shirt archive book and an exclusive T-shirt.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Jobs in technology and finance, for example, are at greater risk largely due to generative artificial intelligence, which can supplant a human's analytical skills, according to a 2025 report by Indeed.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Likewise, a highly analytical investor may be better suited for long-term fundamental investing than emotional macro trading.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Almost to hit a trance or meditative state.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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There’s the relaxing and meditative Cinq Mondes & Vinésime Spa, cooking classes, a gym, tennis, padel and pickleball courts, yoga and Pilates classes, fishing, vineyard safaris, sommelier master classes, seasonal truffle hunting and more.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The activity is not unlike the way US and Soviet submarines tailed one another in the Cold War, but instead of running silent and running deep, highly reflective satellites easily stand out against the inky blackness of space.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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The room and exhibition were rooted in vibrant yellow and orange hues, reflective of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, believed to be the birthplace of modern humankind.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Guided by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, Yoshoku celebrates natural textures, subtle imperfections and quiet elegance to create a contemplative and artful dining experience.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Historically, Rostam solo albums are full of pensive and personal moments—reflections on life while taking long walks, weighing conflicted emotions while lounging in bed—and this one is no exception.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 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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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Claiming early—at 62—to generate income to service debt might seem logical but typically costs significantly more over the long run than delaying to 70 and paying down debt from other sources in the interim.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 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 22 May. 2026.
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