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Recent Examples of starter
The Pats are expected to try to add a tight end in free agency and the draft behind starter Hunter Henry.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Borom, who heads to his hometown of Detroit, was an 11-game starter for the Dolphins last season filling in for right tackle Austin Jackson when he was injured.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The quarterback situation Florida will have a new starter after DJ Lagway’s transfer to Baylor.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Not coincidentally, Ejiofor is the only starter who returned from last year’s tournament team to this one.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Borom, who heads to his hometown of Detroit, was an 11-game starter for the Dolphins last season filling in for right tackle Austin Jackson when he was injured.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The quarterback situation Florida will have a new starter after DJ Lagway’s transfer to Baylor.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Not coincidentally, Ejiofor is the only starter who returned from last year’s tournament team to this one.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
Noun
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Take his Pickled Gulf Shrimp with Coconut Milk, which uses ginger, chile, and coconut milk to imbue the classic Southern appetizer with bright, refreshing notes and a sweetness that plays off the shrimp wonderfully.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cherryfish is offering $6 miso honey shishitos appetizers, $9 rockfish katsu, $10 to $12 sushi rolls and a $16 smash burger with fries.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 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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The cocktail is infused with Buffalo Dry Rub and jampacked with 10 grams of protein, according to a Buffalo Wild Wings news release.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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More than a dozen restaurants in the capital region are donating proceeds from specialty cocktails to the Sacramento chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International — an organization aimed at providing resources to women in the food, beverage, hospitality, agriculture and other related industries.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The access fee increase would be the first at LAX in 10 years, airport officials said, after years of having fees lower than at other travel hubs including Boston, Seattle and San Francisco International Airport, where ride app companies are charged $6 for access.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The two teenagers had brought knives, plastic bags, and other supplies from Rachel’s home before driving to a remote area near the Pennsylvania border.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Creating a Bird-Friendly Environment One of the best ways to attract a renter for your birdhouse is to create a bird-friendly environment with plenty of native plants that attract insects for natural food sources.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Native plants offer birds natural food, shelter, and nesting sites year-round.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 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
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On the extreme end of the spectrum, there’s Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson, who spends about $2 million a year on a biohacking protocol that includes a strict diet, 100-plus supplements, constant testing, plasma transfusions, and full‑body light therapy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Food is foundational to health, and having access to a balanced, nourishing diet can be life-changing.—
Dawn Koffarnus,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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