1
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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3
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
a partial answer to the problem
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Recent Examples of partial
The guy who helped recruit Harrington to Charlotte John Wester is a partner at the mayor’s law firm, Robinson Bradshaw, who claims partial credit for recruiting Harrington to work at the firm and move to the Queen City decades ago.
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Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The shortage has forced the FAA to stop or delay traffic several times, and not only during the partial government shutdown that hobbled many control facilities across the country.
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Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 July 2026
If the estate lacks sufficient assets to satisfy every debt, creditors may receive only partial repayment or nothing at all, depending on the priority of their claim.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The shortage has forced the FAA to stop or delay traffic several times, and not only during the partial government shutdown that hobbled many control facilities across the country.
—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
1 July 2026
If the estate lacks sufficient assets to satisfy every debt, creditors may receive only partial repayment or nothing at all, depending on the priority of their claim.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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Through a slurry of distorted guitars and deadpan singing, the album brushes against grief, addiction, and abandonment through a layer of gauzy nonchalance.
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Latvian intelligence argues that Putin is not only looking for ways to pressure NATO countries to back off Ukraine, but may also be receiving distorted assessments from inside his own system — raising the risk that Russia could misjudge Western resolve.
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Americans are not inclined to think that UFOs and ETs are hostile, either.
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The Cavs don't appear inclined to flip Mobley for Antetokounmpo, either.
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Reform has proven difficult, sometimes violent, and remains incomplete.
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But this narrative of the USMNT winning formula is, at worst, wrong and at best, incomplete.
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And until a Black commentator is held responsible for making openly hostile remarks about White people, nothing will change.
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For example, in March, the crypto exchange Kraken put its multibillion‑dollar IPO on hold amid hostile market conditions, according to CoinDesk.
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In the backyard, guests will find a large swimming pool with an attached jacuzzi and a two-car garage.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Further, Tenbarge relied on anonymous and other clearly biased sources to advance her false narrative about Alexa.
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Discrimination and biased assumptions are among the greatest barriers facing people with Down syndrome.
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This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.
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For my son and me though, the rather modest town brings back fond memories of an amateur rocketry launch site at the base of a mountain just south of the town off Interstate 8.
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Some states chose not to send representatives; several of them cited disagreements with the partisan mission.
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Alaska participates in a non-partisan top 4 primary election, meaning there is only one ballot and all candidates are listed together, regardless of political party.
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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