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Recent Examples of starter
Trevor Larnach had a one-out single in the fourth before Keaschall homered into the first row of seats in left field off Tigers starter Casey Mize (0-1).
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CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Everything was delicious, from the abalone starter to the cannot-miss teriyaki chicken (seriously).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
With Scott and Thomas off to the NFL Draft, Fitzgerald is expected to slide in and be a starter in one of those two roles.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Everything was delicious, from the abalone starter to the cannot-miss teriyaki chicken (seriously).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
With Scott and Thomas off to the NFL Draft, Fitzgerald is expected to slide in and be a starter in one of those two roles.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
Noun
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There will be light appetizers, wine, beer and a display of 17-foot wooden boards.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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There is also an appetizer of octopus and shrimp tostada ($13) with a creamy coconut aioli and fresh apple.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 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
Noun
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This is a real destination spot for people who appreciate the art of cocktail crafting, and for those who yearn for a taste of today while reveling in the atmosphere of yesterday.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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There will also be frozen cocktails and shareable drinks like Spill the Tea, a punch with vodka, nigori sake, lychee, jasmine and citrus.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But many users deleted the ChatGPT app.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, advanced-level creators who want to edit Raw images in a desktop app will want to use a correction profile to remove the barrel distortion the zoom shows at wide angles.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gas consumption fell 20% across the continent since then, and now forms only 19% of European energy supplies.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Overall, Brauker is excited about the initial results as an attractive natural food source for deer.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help a lot, doctors say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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On a separate note, this energy could have instead activated serious situations around health, exercise or diet.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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