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Recent Examples of starter
When the Dodgers were down by three runs, Ohtani led off the sixth inning with another homer, this one making Yankees starter Max Fried strike the Kershaw Pose, back to the plate, hands on knees, head down.
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Freeland, now 0-8 with a 5.73 ERA, deserved a better fate, but such is his lot in life as a Rockies starter.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
The same can be said for the West champion Thunder, who ran the Minnesota Timberwolves out of the series with a flurry of rotation players who could double as starters on other NBA teams.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
For starters, higher temperatures can lead to faster-growing crops.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 20 May 2025
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Freeland, now 0-8 with a 5.73 ERA, deserved a better fate, but such is his lot in life as a Rockies starter.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
The same can be said for the West champion Thunder, who ran the Minnesota Timberwolves out of the series with a flurry of rotation players who could double as starters on other NBA teams.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
For starters, higher temperatures can lead to faster-growing crops.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The James Beard Award winner is teaming up with Target's Good & Gather line to bring Carolina-style appetizers, snacks, and sauces to tables across the country.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 May 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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Most locals start with the mixed antipasto, an array of raw and cooked seafood, before having the Assassina.—
Laura May Todd Enea Arienti,
New York Times,
17 May 2024
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Upon checking in, guests will be greeted with a welcome cocktail (with a spirit-free option available, too).—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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The cocktail was invented in the 1920s by American expat Victor Morris in Lima’s Morris Bar.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Monarch aims to provide an all-in-one mobile app for tracking spending, investments and money goals.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Connie Weeden, 59, is accused of sending cash via a cell phone app to Jermaine Donald, one of the 10 inmates who broke out of the Orleans Justice Center just after midnight last Friday.—
Matt Rehbein,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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But tastes were changing, and consumers wanted lighter and more natural food and wine.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The study found that the 21 biggest contractors were collectively awarded $3 billion to deliver the boxes. MAHA, meanwhile, is part of a push by Kennedy to promote natural foods and alternative medicines.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
7 May 2025
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That’s a long day of dealing with e-tickets and finger food and scatter market pricing trend chit-chat for media biz pros.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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These are the perfect bite-size party finger food or breakfast bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Related article How to boost protein in your diet, without losing other nutrients.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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There isn’t one eating plan or diet approach to manage type 2 diabetes.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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