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Recent Examples of starter
For starters: As is typical during the waning stages of summer league, Thursday was an opportunity for the Heat to feature components of the summer roster who largely had been playing in support — or not playing at all.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
The Marlins are very open to moving veteran starter Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62 ERA).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
There’s forward Tony Suarez, who drove the team bus before turning into a starter and star.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Regular starter Nuno Mendes will be available at left back vs. RM, but 21-year-old CB Lucas Beraldo will be under a ton of pressure.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
The Marlins are very open to moving veteran starter Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62 ERA).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
There’s forward Tony Suarez, who drove the team bus before turning into a starter and star.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Regular starter Nuno Mendes will be available at left back vs. RM, but 21-year-old CB Lucas Beraldo will be under a ton of pressure.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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The latter ingredient is served as an almost chicken wing-like seafood appetizer and helps Fanny Bay honor its commitment to serving a sustainable catch.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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The Italian chopped salad at The Davidson, Downtown The Parisian-style brasserie from Thunderdome Restaurant Group strikes gold with this bitter, briny and nutty salad that's just as much an entree as an appetizer.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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Nicole prepared an antipasto to bring to the party, containing homegrown vegetables and a variety of meats and cheese.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 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
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The hybrid concepts will serve coffee and snacks in the daytime and transition into an after-hours destination with mocktails, cocktails, and live entertainment.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 July 2025
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Cuisine: cocktails, gourmet shareable items How to order: In person.—
Mari Pressley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 July 2025
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Where to stream the Pickled Pig episode of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' The Food Network can be streamed live or on demand through various services, such as the Food Network Go app, Discovery+, Max or Hulu + Live TV.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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How to watch the Euro 2025 semifinals Matches can also be streamed on the Fox Sports app, Disney+ and ViX. England faces Italy after both came through thrilling matches.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Orphaned babies, like opossums and squirrels, will remain under their care for at least three months, which involves bottle-feeding or tube-feeding with specialized, species-specific formulas, as well as diets that mimic their natural food sources.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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But after the county launched an aggressive public campaign to educate residents about securing garbage containers that attract hungry bears with no access to a natural food supply, incident reports plummeted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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To accommodate any dietary restrictions, encourage guests to contribute their favorite finger foods.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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Instead of serving up a five-course meal, make a spread of apps and finger foods for guests to munch on while painting.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Eat a balanced diet—supplements work best alongside healthy foods, not as a replacement.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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To reduce risk, the researchers recommend adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, minimizing alcohol intake, remaining mentally active, and seeing a doctor to address any medical problem known to increase the likelihood of dementia.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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