as in appetizer
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Recent Examples of starter
The 6-foot-1, 255-pound redshirt-freshman Greene had established himself as a starter on the edge for the Trojans’ defense down the stretch, winning the job for the last three games of the season, and would’ve been a certain building block in D’Anton Lynn’s unit after a steadily-rising snap count.
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Lefty starter, Matthew Boyd, who signed with Cleveland last summer, and started eight games with the Guardians, signed a free agent contract to pitch for the Chicago Cubs.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The senior Beck, the Bulldogs’ starter for the last two seasons and one of the winningest QBs in the nation, landed hard on his shoulder when he was sacked by the University of Texas’ Trey Moore.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Winston has gone 2-3 as a starter since taking over.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Lefty starter, Matthew Boyd, who signed with Cleveland last summer, and started eight games with the Guardians, signed a free agent contract to pitch for the Chicago Cubs.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The senior Beck, the Bulldogs’ starter for the last two seasons and one of the winningest QBs in the nation, landed hard on his shoulder when he was sacked by the University of Texas’ Trey Moore.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Winston has gone 2-3 as a starter since taking over.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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With crunchy, salty Ruffles chips, this is the appetizer of the year.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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The band first dropped a retrospective compilation, which performed well…but that turned out to be only the appetizer.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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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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Now to the next part of the unsavory cocktail, the government corruption issues inherent in having these two men helm this project.Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Served with cocktail and tartar sauces, two family-style sides and eight Cheddar Bay Biscuits.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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But with the internet and various health-tracking apps, the onus is on you to take personal control over your daily habits.Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Only a couple minutes of that is actually on social media apps.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their activity peaks during this time of year because natural food sources become scarce, driving them to forage in human habitats.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The blast happened around 3 p.m. local time at the facility, which makes natural food colorings.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Other popular finger foods include charcuterie boards, vegetable and dip platters, and empanadas.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere in finger food:Yes, carrots are good for you.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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The all-day menu has a focus on dishes that use ingredients common in the islands and staples of the Polynesian diet, like breadfruit tostones and spam.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some older adults get enough calcium from their diets, Mason says, but those who don't may want to consider taking a supplement.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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