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Recent Examples of starter
The Blue Jays got the scoring started early and fast after outfielder Davis Schneider took Dodgers starter Blake Snell deep in the first inning.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles’ lineup struggled mightily against Toronto’s starter, Trey Yesavage, who allowed just three hits in seven innings, with 12 strikeouts.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Toss the raw puntarelle ribbons with the dressing and serve as a starter or side.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
But Ferrell, a 17-game starter on the 49ers’ 2023 team, insists that a winning culture remains here.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles’ lineup struggled mightily against Toronto’s starter, Trey Yesavage, who allowed just three hits in seven innings, with 12 strikeouts.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Toss the raw puntarelle ribbons with the dressing and serve as a starter or side.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
But Ferrell, a 17-game starter on the 49ers’ 2023 team, insists that a winning culture remains here.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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The poolside Joia Bar, modeled after a traditional Dominican casita, overlooks the lagoon pool and the sea, offering light bites, appetizers, and cocktails.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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But not to fear — the entire For Good appetizer will be made available for endless reheating on Peacock the following day.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hotel Nacional Special Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Download the California Lottery mobile app to see winning numbers.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Offer good for in-restaurant orders only, not online or in the app; one order per qualifying guest.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kyiv has persistently targeted various types of sites linked to Moscow's military industry, from fuel depots to refineries funding its war effort to chemical factories grinding out supplies for ammunition.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The essentials – groceries and household supplies – remain the sole bright spots in consumer budgets.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The natural food provided by these plants is limited and will be depleted.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Means, through her book, blog and speaking appearances, has championed holistic health with a focus on whole and natural foods, exercise, and curbing pharmaceutical prescriptions for chronic ailments.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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For a more relaxed vibe, consider keeping things simple with tasty finger foods and letting everyone settle in for a Halloween movie marathon once the kids return home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, lifestyle, age, and diet can all determine your natural stores of creatine.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Evidence is limited on how food or diet affects GERD symptoms, and available research is conflicting.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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