1
as in derivative
taken or created from something original or basic
history textbooks are secondary sources for historical information and do not represent original research
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2
as in minor
of little or less value or merit
we need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary
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as in dependent
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Recent Examples of secondary
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The value of certain rare models has skyrocketed in the secondary market.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Eager to bounce back from the first meeting against the Jets, in which Rodgers had his way, the Miami secondary gets him for a pick-six — or something else happens to get me the money here.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Reinhart had the secondary assist on Nathan MacKinnon’s goal 4:48 into regulation that opened scoring.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The value of certain rare models has skyrocketed in the secondary market.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
But the Bucs secondary is vulnerable, and relying on winning shootouts is typically not a successful formula in the NFL playoffs.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Eager to bounce back from the first meeting against the Jets, in which Rodgers had his way, the Miami secondary gets him for a pick-six — or something else happens to get me the money here.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
Adjective
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This was influenced by a $3.0 million gain from the adjustment of derivative warrant liabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
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The group has been criticized for being derivative and cliché, a discount AC/DC riddled with inconsistencies.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The availability of Michael Porter Jr While the 6'10 forward is, somewhat ironically, out these days with a minor hamstring injury, his overall availability this season - and last - has offered a major boost to the Nuggets.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The argument escalated, and the rapper allegedly fired a handgun at the acquaintance, who sustained minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Social Security Administration makes a smaller number of payments to dependents and widowed survivors of those retirees, and to disabled workers and their dependents under a different trust fund.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Are there other tax breaks for parents? Other dependents — including children 17 and 18 and full-time college students age 19 to 24 — may qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents, a nonrefundable credit worth up to $500 per child.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other early innovations, such as fish sticks, were created not to delight the palate but to sell food that many people considered inferior.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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John Magaro is terrific as Jarrett, a once-in-a-generation talent who was sleep-deprived, suffering from acute back pain and disdainful of the inferior instrument on which he was expected to perform.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the new Trump cases touching on issues of presidential power move forward, the judges may confront another potential threat: that Mr. Trump and his subordinates simply refuse to comply with some of their orders.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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In April 2021, state prosecutors said, Teran sent court records related to roughly three dozen deputies to a subordinate to evaluate for possible inclusion in internal databases that prosecutors use to track officers accused of dishonesty and other misconduct.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Incoming college prospects The Blackhawks could have a number of college prospects turn pro and make their NHL debuts this season, most likely Boston University junior forward Ryan Greene, Minnesota sophomore Oliver Moore and Minnesota sophomore defenseman Sam Rinzel.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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West Aurora junior Maya Rabadan was really surprised last season when she was asked to play in the post.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The blood test checks hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) levels, transferrin, and ferritin.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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Here’s Why The GOP Is Divided Sabonis, one of the strongest players in the league, and a mean screen-setter, allows for LaVine to gain even more separation from his defender, which allows for open shots, and more open drives towards the basket.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Opportunities For Growth On the subject of international trade, 40% of our survey respondents said that expanding into new markets in 2025 represented a big opportunity for growth.—
Greg Hewitt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The documents are unlikely to satisfy online sleuths eager for fresh details about Epstein’s crimes and his connections to famous people, which have long been the subject of intense media scrutiny.—
Alanna Durkin Richer and Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Secondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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