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Recent Examples of starter
Stephens could be a good depth player who may eventually turn into a starter.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Gordon was the only regular starter who suited up for the second game of a back-to-back after a win Thursday in Washington.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Morris, who has also played at Maryland and North Carolina State, will be a backup in Austin to Longhorns starter Arch Manning.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Gordon was the only regular starter who suited up for the second game of a back-to-back after a win Thursday in Washington.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Morris, who has also played at Maryland and North Carolina State, will be a backup in Austin to Longhorns starter Arch Manning.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
Noun
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While it's commonly served as an appetizer for festive holiday occasions, why not prepare it for yourself on a snow day?—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Diners will have a choice of four appetizers, including bluefin crudo or and-cut agnolotti with black truffles, five entrées including filet mignon, diver scallops or roasted squash and risotto, and dessert.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Its on-site Emirates hospitality suite replicates the interior of an A380 and serves some of the best cocktails at the tournament.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Expectation and fear make for a horrible cocktail.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Gordon encouraged passengers to check the American Airlines app and website for the latest flight status and to take advantage of the additional flexibility the airline offered by the travel alerts issued earlier for the winter storm.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some users, like Stalter, are deleting their accounts and leaving the app altogether (though some have also had trouble deleting their accounts, Fiesler noted).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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National Guard troops were delivering supplies by truck and helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Red-fronted macaws, along with many other wildlife species, lose their natural food sources when farmers cut down or burn the forest.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a result, birds may have shifted toward more natural food sources and into green spaces that had previously been heavily trafficked by people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Toasted hemp seeds are ideal for snackers looking for a healthier alternative to potato chips and other salty finger food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Use them for serving finger foods, grabbing items from a hot toaster, or serving on a buffet.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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When one of Adam Burkhammer's foster children struggled with hyperactivity, the West Virginia legislator and his wife decided to alter their diet and remove any foods that contained synthetic dyes.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jaffery said that the Latino population relies heavily on corn masa products in their daily diet rather than flour and other grain products that are enriched with folic acid.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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