as in prelude
a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event
the couple's initial exchange of insults proved to be only a warm-up for their booze-fueled fight later that night
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Recent Examples of warm (up)
Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Trump has a very unique trait that gives people permission to act crazy, as evidenced by the bizarre lineup of freakish warm-up acts at the MSG rally that overshadowed the campaign's closing argument and now threatens to actually harm Trump in real ways.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Including it in a dynamic mobility warm-up can prepare your body for your workout.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
The event will take place in February, 2025 in Montreal and Boston as a warm-up event for the return of NHL players to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The sales extravaganza will actually get going early on Nov. 8 with a three-day warm-up period when U.S. consumers will be eligible for a number of special promotions.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Trump has a very unique trait that gives people permission to act crazy, as evidenced by the bizarre lineup of freakish warm-up acts at the MSG rally that overshadowed the campaign's closing argument and now threatens to actually harm Trump in real ways.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Including it in a dynamic mobility warm-up can prepare your body for your workout.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
The event will take place in February, 2025 in Montreal and Boston as a warm-up event for the return of NHL players to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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And the breakfast, brunch and lunch chain is providing a treat to encourage acts of kindness.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Currents tried to provide asylum for mourning that was not a prelude to vengeance.Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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As a somewhat unusual prelude to the typical recording process, Spencer invited me to experience Hyperia, a notorious ride at Thorpe Park and the UK’s highest and fastest rollercoaster.Caroline Casey, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Another likely purpose for keeping turkeys was supplying human communities with feathers.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Nov. 2024
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For food, the proud parents supplied their guests with tons of personalized Shake Shack burgers.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Southern Section held its track and field preliminaries at four sites around Southern California on Saturday, and sophomore Brian Bonner of Valencia High continued his rise to prominence.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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In 1988: Greg Louganis won the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard at the Seoul Olympics one day after hitting his head on the diving board during the preliminaries.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
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The Rooms: Each of the six bedrooms has water views and is lavishly furnished with antiques, handwoven rugs, custom wallpaper, and theatrical lighting.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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With the assistance of Cissy’s memory, Instagram posts, a bartender, and tattoo artist, Kaya, Elsbeth, and Mac retrace Mac’s steps from the night before to piece together what happened, furnishing a timeline to fill in the sizable gaps in Mac’s memory, and, sadly, a dead body.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Two teens wearing ski masks and claiming to be armed fought with employees at Oliver Alakfash’s tobacco store in the Canton neighborhood on Sunday before they were finally chased out.Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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This episode of the beloved comedy's first season centers on Viola Smith (Vernee Watson-Johnson) spending Thanksgiving with her son and family, armed with lots of opinions.Allison Sadlier, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Start by educating your team on the true costs and potential returns of AI personalization.Andy Kaiser, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In addition, the NCAA, whose enforcement staff includes a sports betting unit that specializes in betting cases, has recently expanded efforts to monitor games and educate players in the wake of legalized sports gambling.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Warm (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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