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Recent Examples of starter
The Last Five Years is an audition staple, a beloved conversation starter, a dream role.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Storm trade After the game, the Storm announced a trade, sending backup quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to the Stallions for quarterback Matt Corral, showing Becht’s commitment to Storm starter Plummer, and defensive end Amani Bledsoe.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Oettinger has been the starter in net for all them, and the Oilers and Wild scored at least three times every game.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2026
Harris homered leading off the third before the Braves went ahead in the fifth with three runs against rookie starter Andrew Painter (1-1) and lefty reliever Tim Mayza.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Storm trade After the game, the Storm announced a trade, sending backup quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to the Stallions for quarterback Matt Corral, showing Becht’s commitment to Storm starter Plummer, and defensive end Amani Bledsoe.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Oettinger has been the starter in net for all them, and the Oilers and Wild scored at least three times every game.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2026
Harris homered leading off the third before the Braves went ahead in the fifth with three runs against rookie starter Andrew Painter (1-1) and lefty reliever Tim Mayza.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
Noun
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The menu includes other appetizers from the grill like chorizo, sweetbreads and romanesco and raw bar selections like beef or tuna tartare, octopus carpaccio, hamachi and oysters.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Have it as a meal or serve as an appetizer.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Keeping things cute and cozy, couples can book a Romantic Sunset Escapade or Sunset Cruise, complete with wine and antipasto.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Bring your appetite and go big, with antipasto, pasta, main course, and dessert at a homey trat like Da Enzo da 29.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2024
Noun
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According to Podgorski, Wenger allegedly constructed a Molotov cocktail inside the residence, lit it and threw it at officers.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For accessories, Hathaway wore a set of pink gold Bulgari jewels, including a sparkly wrap bracelet, dangling earrings, and a red cocktail ring, according to InStyle.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the scam began on a social media site, dating app or messaging platform, report the account there as well so it can be investigated and removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to use a handy smartphone astronomy app to help point the way if you're not used to navigating the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world’s economy has shown resilience in the face of the worst disruption to energy supplies in modern times, the knock-on effects of the conflict are starting to push up inflation while raising alarm bells about food supplies and prompting downgrades to economic growth.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!—
Kathleen Saxe,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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On the plains, grasshoppers could become a bigger nuisance as their natural food sources disappear.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The number of cottage cheese brands at my local supermarket has grown, with a greater number available at natural food stores.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Anything that involves rice was originally meant to be finger food.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The food shies away from the typical — no crab rangoon here — for finger foods that harken to cuisines outside the South Pacific, like Jamaican style jerk shrimp skewers ($18) and salmon ceviche ($16).—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shaker cooks considered lemons to be important to a healthy diet.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The president claimed diet soda can fight cancer.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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