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
Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
According to Martin, most of the finishing process, as far as picking up flavor, happens during the first few weeks a whiskey spends in a secondary cask.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Henri Steenkamp, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Harrison evolved during his rookie year by altering his pitch mix as the season went along (fewer fastballs, more secondaries), but an extra tick on his fastball would be invaluable to his effectiveness as a starter.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Best Buy’s trade-in prices are worth it for the simplicity of swapping your device in, to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, compared to selling it on the secondary market.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
According to Martin, most of the finishing process, as far as picking up flavor, happens during the first few weeks a whiskey spends in a secondary cask.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
Despite current challenges, private equity secondaries continue to hold significant long-term appeal.
—Henri Steenkamp, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Harrison evolved during his rookie year by altering his pitch mix as the season went along (fewer fastballs, more secondaries), but an extra tick on his fastball would be invaluable to his effectiveness as a starter.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
Adjective
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The investigation announced on Monday will include both pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients as well as other derivative products, the notice showed.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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The created a new moral hazard, and then the Fed and other regulators stood by while new derivative financial instruments — collateralized mortgages and other debts — created a price bubble.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As mentioned above, taking creatine in higher doses, such as 20 grams per day, may trigger minor side effects like water retention.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Commonly known as Tylenol, it's thought to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains by raising your body's pain threshold and regulating your body temperature.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Key forms of coverage to consider include life insurance to support dependents in the event of a policyholder’s death, health insurance to manage the rising cost of medical care, and disability insurance to safeguard income during periods of inability to work.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to state estimates, Medi-Cal covers about 7.3 million low-income families and an additional 5 million adults, most of whom don’t have dependents.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His radically inferior Black Panther sequel was rewritten in a scramble following the death of star Chadwick Boseman, and its very existence can be seen both as a testament to corporate inertia and a big, forgivable asterisk on an otherwise stellar CV.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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That is often viewed by us profligate, protein-burning, fat-loving energy spendthrifts as an inferior form of metabolism.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But even those modest gains quickly evaporated amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as Trump blamed China for the outbreak and allowed his subordinates wide latitude to pursue aggressive policies toward Beijing.—
Jude Blanchette,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Mar. 2025
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Waltz also indulged in several of the histrionic television appearances that Trump demands of his subordinates.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Leon County Sheriff’s Office announced in 2021 that the then-high school junior had joined the county’s youth advisory council.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The 20-year-old junior said law enforcement officers escorted him and other students out of the library with their hands over their heads.—
Nick Valencia,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the game is mean to be played in couch co-op with up to four people, one solo gamer can take control of 2-4 of the heroes and tackle missions just as easily.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Jordan’s CGI Winklevoss stunt is distinguishable only by having one mean brother in a blue cap and a meaner brother in a red fedora.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The court has not yet ruled on the election challenge, which argues that the proposal violated a requirement that ballot measures only deal with one subject.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Kids learn about different ecosystems, animal behavior, evolution, and migration for starters—all complex subjects that any science-minded kiddo will be drawn to.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Secondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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