starter

noun

Definition of starternext
as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter Daniels was Stanford’s starter for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, playing in 33 games (including a few spot appearances as a freshman in 2022) and throwing for 3,986 yards. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 He’s expected to be a starter in 2026, either at safety or nickel corner. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Mariners right-handed starter Luis Castillo struggled and surrendered five runs, 11 hits and a pair of homers through five innings. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Allen, the Colts’ second-round pick out of Georgia, is projected to be a starter. — James Boyd, New York Times, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
  1. appetizer
  2. antipasto
  3. cocktail
  4. app
  5. supplies
  6. natural food
  7. finger food
  8. diet
Noun
  • The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • While release is still a few months out, a deeply satisfying appetizer can be had on the new episode of the Sad Song Queens podcast, out July 29.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of appetizer
Noun
  • This antipasto meets salad is what summer dinner party dreams are made of.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of antipasto
Noun
  • This includes accommodation and meals, all soft and alcoholic drinks (excluding French champagne) including cellar collection wines, cocktails and single-malt whiskeys, laundry service, lodge activities, massage and spa treatments.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The evening will feature gourmet small plates, wine and cocktails, live entertainment and raffle prizes.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of cocktail
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  • For up-to-date information from the festival, follow on TikTok, Facebook, X, Discord and Instagram at @lollapalooza, on the Lollapalooza website and via Lollapalooza’s Festiverse mobile app.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • This gets you the full offline Office lineup built specifically for Mac, so files from a Windows machine open the way they’re supposed to, without hunting for a workaround or a free app that half-renders formatting.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
Definition of app
Noun
  • Construction crews have pre-positioned supplies — including the steel bollard wall panels — but no actual wall-building has started in the area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • More than 10,200 families have received emergency supplies, including tents, tarps, solar lights, blankets, hygiene kits, cooking sets and Spanish Bibles.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of supplies
Noun
  • When to Call a Pest Control Professional Cicada killers are vital to the natural food chain, but their digging can cause damage to yards, lawns, and gardens.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Camp Safely - Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of natural food
Noun
  • An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of finger food
Noun
  • Sleep, diet and other factors can cause regular fluctuations for men.
    — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Such diets are also linked to chronic conditions like childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of diet

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