as in first
coming before all others in time or order
you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question
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Recent Examples of initial
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
And ask how often do their patients need red-reduce surgery, or revision surgery, after the initial surgery.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
The document, dated March 14, was supposed to be initialed and signed in multiple places by Hamel, though investigators allege that the signature did not match the one used on police paperwork previously signed by Hamel.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Adjective
Since the initial economic shock from the COVID-19 pandemic, claims have generally stayed between 200,000 and 250,000.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
And ask how often do their patients need red-reduce surgery, or revision surgery, after the initial surgery.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Verb
Billingsley read aloud, and then initialed next to, sentences explaining his right to remain silent and his right to have an attorney present, among others.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
The document, dated March 14, was supposed to be initialed and signed in multiple places by Hamel, though investigators allege that the signature did not match the one used on police paperwork previously signed by Hamel.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initial
Adjective
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Christian Walker dressed, dwelled and debriefed there for the first 49 games of his Astros tenure.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Slaw Dog took home first place Slaw Dog took home first place.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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His father, Horace Byrd Jenkins III—an Emmy Award winner for his work as an original producer on Sesame Street—moved to Harlem shortly thereafter, while Jenkins, his mother Monart, and his sister ended up in Astoria, Queens.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Zac Brown will also be honored with the inaugural Veterans Voice Award.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The 23-year-old Cunningham, who made his inaugural All-Star appearance this year, posted career-best averages of 26.1 points (on .469/.356/.846 shooting splits), 9.1 assists, and 0.8 blocks across a career-most 70 healthy contests — plus 6.1 boards and 1.0 swipes a night.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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During a news conference before the vote, Mayor Melvin Carter voiced his support for the new names, which were recommended by Minnesota’s Tribal Historic Preservation Offices and endorsed by the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
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That ruling was advisory, but it was endorsed overwhelmingly by the United Nations General Assembly.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Your Pacers descendants just authored a new chapter in Knicks misery.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The paper was authored by researchers from the Shenzhou Space Biotechnology Group and Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The Catalans are coming off the back of a domestic treble and also reaching the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time since 2019 in Hansi Flick’s maiden season.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Goal Oriented debuted April 6 at Santa Anita with an off-the-pace 3 1/4-length victory in a 6-furlong maiden special weight event.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Read more: Steelers Get Surprising Update on Aaron Rodgers Situation To help fix the issues at running back, the Cowboys signed both Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The Chiefs signed Hunt, who led the team with 728 rushing yards last season, to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million for 2025.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Mark Morgan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Cruise emerged as Hollywood's foremost advocate for the theatrical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, when theaters across the globe were staring down an uncertain future.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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“Initial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initial. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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