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as in derivative
taken or created from something original or basic
history textbooks are secondary sources for historical information and do not represent original research
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2
as in minor
of little or less value or merit
we need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary
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as in dependent
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Recent Examples of secondary
Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Later, his doctor called and told him to come in as soon as possible for a secondary test.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 June 2025
Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The growth in Private Equity (PE) including Venture Capital, Buyout, Growth, PE secondaries and PE fund of funds has been staggering over the past 20 years.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Bouchard added another secondary helper on the McDavid-to-Draisaitl jaw-dropping tally to cap a three-point night.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Later, his doctor called and told him to come in as soon as possible for a secondary test.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 June 2025
Noun
His 21-to-3 ratio of primaries to secondaries is by far the widest in the NHL, with Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele (20-to-7) and Los Angeles’ Phil Danault (19-to-7) the only ones within spitting distance.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The growth in Private Equity (PE) including Venture Capital, Buyout, Growth, PE secondaries and PE fund of funds has been staggering over the past 20 years.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
Adjective
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With liquid staking, once the original token is staked, a derivative Liquid Staking Token (LST) of the same value as the original staked token is issued and can be then re-staked in the DeFi ecosystem for further incentives.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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On March 1, President Trump launched a Section 232 trade investigation for lumber, timber, and derivative products such as cabinets to save these great American industries.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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One allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail, and three deputies were struck, causing minor injuries, the department said.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Four people were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries, and one person, the driver of the second truck, sustained life-threatening injuries.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Extra amounts are available for veterans who may have additional dependents, such as more than two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Before 1987, taxpayers could claim dependents by simply listing their names.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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If college sports morph into inferior versions of the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB and other major pro leagues, college teams run the risk of resembling minor league squads that would generate much less revenue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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While North Korea's naval forces are widely seen as far inferior to those of its rivals, analysts say a destroyer equipped with modern missile and radar systems could still boost the North's offensive and defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Season two had ended on the devastating cliffhanger of the games being incomplete and Gi-hun and his subordinates once again being held captive.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Her subordinates were transferred to the inspection division, Congress was told.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Watching and learning as a junior paid off when St. Laurence coach Teagan Walsh noticed.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Key Background Hernandez, a junior at California’s Jurupa Valley High School, shared first place in the high jump and triple jump and second place in the long jump events at Saturday’s state track and field competition.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The other person who spoke in South Carolina, Tim Walz, is a special mixture of extreme buffoonery and a mean spirit, which is a toxic brew.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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At its core, the CHOICE Act extends the allowable duration of noncompete clauses to four years for employees earning over twice the mean wage in their county, eliminating the requirement for employers to demonstrate a legitimate business interest before enforcing them.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Director: Jackie Jesko The Hook: An unvarnished look at the barrier-breaking journalist who interviewed everyone from the Kardashians to Castro, disarming her subjects with her charm before asking penetrating questions that were shocking in their directness (see this sit-down with Courtney Love).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Both Abarca and the young child remain the subjects of active missing persons investigations by the Shawnee Police Department as of Wednesday.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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“Secondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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