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Recent Examples of starter
Braves starter Grant Holmes threw six shutout innings, and the Atlanta bullpen combined to allow one run over three innings.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
Detroit starter Jack Flaherty (0-5), making his 200th career appearance, gave up four runs in six innings.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
While England is a fast starter, France is renowned as a fast finisher and fought back to trail only 29-21 with a quarter to go.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Popp got the chance to be a full-time starter after senior first baseman Adrian Perez was injured in late March.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
Detroit starter Jack Flaherty (0-5), making his 200th career appearance, gave up four runs in six innings.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
While England is a fast starter, France is renowned as a fast finisher and fought back to trail only 29-21 with a quarter to go.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Popp got the chance to be a full-time starter after senior first baseman Adrian Perez was injured in late March.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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At FreshCo, Palazon is experimenting with charbroiled options, creating more appetizers and serving some former big plates as appetizers.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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In an arrest affidavit, the Metro Nashville Police Department reported Eatherly ordered two entrees, cocktails and appetizers totaling $371.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Keeping things cute and cozy, couples can book a Romantic Sunset Escapade or Sunset Cruise, complete with wine and antipasto.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Be sure to drop into the sultry Pine Bar—all low lighting and dark corners—which specializes in wonderfully creative cocktails, delivered in whimsical locked boxes by suave waiters in red-velvet smoking jackets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The pop superstar, 36, stepped out for a wedding dripping in recognizable jewels once owned by one of her latest album's muses, Elizabeth Taylor, while heading to Honey's cocktail bar with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 16.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The agency relies on reports from its road maintenance crews and roadkill app as well as an app from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to gather quarterly and annual reports for the state.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Every airline has its own app, making digital boarding passes easy to pull up on a phone and scan at the gate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Wildlife officials said warmer-than-average temperatures and low snowpack may reduce natural food sources for bears later this year.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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When part of a balanced diet (and a generally active lifestyle), such foods can help manage high levels of blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Notably, neither is a quick fix and would best be combined with lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and regular exercise to support weight management.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
17 May 2026
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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