starter

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Recent Examples of starter Today's starter, Shane McClanahan, is one of the better pitchers in baseball, but injuries have kept him down for a couple of years. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 But Crochet’s potential return could also be a bit of bad news for the team’s long-time starter Brayan Bello, who appears to be the natural candidate for a demotion out of the rotation to make room for Crochet. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Chicago had not announced a starter. CBS News, 24 May 2026 It’s been a month of distress for the Rockies, and starter Michael Lorenzen in particular. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter
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Noun
  • Ferrari’s history has plenty of convertibles, but few true barchettas, a term which sounds like a crunchy Italian appetizer but actually refers to an open car without any sort of folding top.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
  • Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The Gypsy’s tapas-style plates include the octopus, duck croquettes, deviled eggs, hot wings, duck wings, and antipasto with all the best meats and cheeses.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 May 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
Noun
  • The Living Room is a great place to sit and experience the hotel’s Khemer signature menu, cocktails, or afternoon tea.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
  • The Standard is a casual dining spot and cocktail bar with locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
    Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • This explains the requirements, which include being 18 or older and able to lift 100 pounds; having a smartphone; downloading the app; and being able to pass a background check and online interview.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
  • Together, the system lets travelers ask natural questions instead of searching through signs or tapping through an app.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
  • The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • This is especially true in winter when natural food sources are less available.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
  • Native plants are the natural food source for native animals, such as the more than 500 bee species of the Chicago region.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
  • Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
  • Their diet is highly varied, and they have been known to eat fish, lobsters, birds, turtles, dead animals and even garbage.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026

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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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