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as in distorted
inclined to favor one side over another
that judge is always partial to the defense, so be careful
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2
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
partial to chocolate cake
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
a partial answer to the problem
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Recent Examples of partial
The city is exploring whether or not restricting partial park access to allow the school district to utilize certain spaces throughout the school day is a good idea or not.
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Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Fun fact: this fan favorite showed up all over Into the Gloss back in the day (2010–2012), ultimately serving as partial inspiration for Glossier’s Balm Dotcom.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
That will happen twice in 2025, with partial eclipses on Mar. 29 and Sept. 21.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Still, the two countries have maintained a dialogue that has included a partial restoration of military-to-military contacts.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Fun fact: this fan favorite showed up all over Into the Gloss back in the day (2010–2012), ultimately serving as partial inspiration for Glossier’s Balm Dotcom.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
That will happen twice in 2025, with partial eclipses on Mar. 29 and Sept. 21.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Still, the two countries have maintained a dialogue that has included a partial restoration of military-to-military contacts.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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Some fans say folk purists were booing because Dylan was playing electric, while others say the ruckus was merely over the distorted sound.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The clip, with its booming, distorted bass, went viral and quickly racked up almost 9 million uses on the platform.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hiring may bounce back if the Fed continues to cut interest rates, as employers may be more inclined to invest more in their businesses if borrowing costs are lower, economists said.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Helwani then proposes a situation where if the UFC called ONE and offered the organization $5 million, would that then make Johnson more inclined to say yes?James Brizuela, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This stagnation is partly due to the lengthy delivery times for these facilities, meaning many of the largest projects are still incomplete.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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City officials have declared the project application was incomplete — which the developer denies — and the issue could become fodder for state intervention or lawsuits.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In June, a former employee sued Neuralink and accused it of hosting a discriminatory and hostile work environment, claiming that they had not been given proper protective gear while working with the monkeys.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, there are healthcare apps tailored to LGBTQIA people and their needs without the attached stigma.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The photos in the attached PDF depict the labels of affected products.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Since standardized testing tends to produce biased results, companies that use aptitude tests to screen out candidates may be creating unintentional liabilities as well as one-dimensional applicant profiles.Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The defense will seek to depict him as a law-abiding leader who was a victim of careless and biased police investigations.Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Nina recalls a fond memory of using her GRAYL GeoPress Purifier in her rustic seaside cabaña in the remote coastal desertscape of La Guajira, Colombia.Carina Brackett, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Craig does not have fond memories of making his second James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Craig, 56, spoke to his experiences portraying the iconic British spy character during his appearance on the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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This consensus has allowed movement on cases of religious persecution in Washington, while many other policies remain stuck in partisan gridlock.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Never before has a president issued mass pardons of government officials for fear that a successor would seek to prosecute them out of partisan vindictiveness.Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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