starter

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Recent Examples of starter Brooklyn fell behind 21-7 out the gate on Monday, prompting head coach Jordi Fernandez to sub out all five starters. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025 Extra bases: Five regular starters (Bogaerts, Merrill, Jake Cronenworth, Elías Díaz, and Manny Machado) were in the Padres’ lineup Monday. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 Surprise, Arizona Kansas City Royals starter Alec Marsh took a significant step forward Monday afternoon in his return from right-shoulder tightness. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025 After opening this season as a Heat starter, Jovic has since established himself as an important part of the Heat’s bench rotation. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for starter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
Noun
  • From crowd-pleasing mains to comforting sides, classic appetizers, and desserts these are the recipes that turn into traditions.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
  • That award-winning wine list While the Fig Tree is known for signature dishes like the elk chop, the bison ribeye and that rich escargot appetizer, it’s largely recognized for its wine.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The cocktails will highlight rum culture, especially at the eye-catching bar, the centerpiece of the main dining room.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
  • As with the group's other restaurants (like Fat Dragon, PBR and Wong's Tacos), the cocktails are fun and funky, and the weekday happy hour deals stellar.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Between the lines: During the pandemic, apps like Zoom, WhatsApp and Teams stole the spotlight from Skype.
    Angrej Singh, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
  • For both Waterhouse and Jamie, one of the most impactful aspects of the app is recognizing the good things even when having a bad day.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Because all natural food sources have some level of electrolytes, most people are able to maintain a healthy level of electrolytes just from diet alone.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
  • President and founder of natural foods product company Archon Pure Products Company.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While Super Bowl Sunday isn't an official holiday, people all over the country celebrate the football match with sprawling tables of appetizers, finger foods, and beverages.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Moonlight offers a creative menu of mixed drinks such as the Moonshadow (featuring bourbon, rum, coffee, and a splash of bitters) and the Dreamweaver (whiskey, vermouth, coffee liqueur, and grapefruit bitters) as well as luxury finger foods such as caviar bumps and steak tartare rolls.
    Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Basic needs such as eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep at night are crucial as well for improving your response to high stressors, Khazan said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
  • However, experts still recommend incorporating a variety of luteolin-rich foods into your diet, such as broccoli, onions, and olive oil.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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