STARTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

starter

noun

Definition of starter

as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter With the Red Sox trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning with a man on second base, Contreras pummeled Orioles starter Shane Baz’s 86-mph knuckle-curve off the Green Monster. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Angels starter José Soriano threw his best game since early May, giving up two runs and four hits in seven innings while striking out seven and walking one. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 On the surface, Platner’s politics seemed like a non-starter for a Maine Senate candidate, and a prohibitive obstacle when courting the state’s rural, right-leaning voters. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Kurtz would have been the club’s first starter at first base since Jason Giambi’s MVP campaign in 2000. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter

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Noun

Give your appetizer spread a refresh with this no-cook dip made with canned chickpeas, tuna, lemon juice, anchovies, red onion, and parsley.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Lunchboxxx sells appetizers such as wings, pita platters, popcorn chicken and a full spread of deli sides.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 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

Their trendy menu and craft cocktails are accompanied by Williams’ curated social events.

— Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Casual meals, cocktails, and smoothies are served at Harold’s, the pink beach bar, while dinner at The Sandpiper Restaurant is more formal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of cocktail

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If the baby continues crying even after the bassinet reaches its highest soothing setting, parents receive an alert through the mobile app.

— Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
After downloading an app and registering members of your team (which must be an even number of players), the computer randomly assigns your run of games for the evening.

— Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of app

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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

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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

Participants were randomly assigned to either the MIND diet or a control diet, both with mild caloric restriction, for three years.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Dogs with milder, more chronic forms of pancreatitis are typically managed by feeding them a diet that is low in fat, although Cridge said that many of these dogs still have recurrent problems.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

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