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
McCann held a double-digit lead over Aguirre in the partial results.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
There can also be partial, annular or hybrid solar eclipses, depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Even more strikingly, 20 percent of those with a full memory and 60 percent of those with a partial memory did not explicitly remember the defining detail of being lost.
—Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
The latest attack on the General Hospital came after members of the powerful gang coalition opened fire during a press conference in December meant to announce a partial reopening of the facility.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
There can also be partial, annular or hybrid solar eclipses, depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Even more strikingly, 20 percent of those with a full memory and 60 percent of those with a partial memory did not explicitly remember the defining detail of being lost.
—Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
The latest attack on the General Hospital came after members of the powerful gang coalition opened fire during a press conference in December meant to announce a partial reopening of the facility.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
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State House districts are so distorted that GOP candidates won 45% of the total vote for the Illinois House of Representatives in 2024 and just 34% of the seats.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, the natural geography of the Hertz map became distorted as it was redesigned to present more information and make system transfers clearer.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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One concern voiced by critics is that receiving a basic income could make people less inclined to work.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it.—
Andrew Tisch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the data used to train an AI system is incomplete or skewed, the resulting insights can reinforce inequities rather than resolve them.—
Abhishek Gandotra,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The picture of the race is incomplete with so many more ballots left to tally.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2025
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This unit includes two spaces in an attached garage with an electric vehicle charger. Taxes: $23,124 (estimated), plus a $500 monthly homeowner’s association fee Contact: Steve Nader, Beach Team Real Estate, 562-539-2760 For weekly email updates on residential real estate news, sign up here.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second set of stairs is close to the attached garage on the first floor and the ensuite bedroom on the second floor.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rarely than focusing on individual behavior shifts to be less biased, which has proven to be ineffective, Chilazi’s research recommends focusing on debiasing the systems instead to prevent inevitable human bias.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This week’s Liberal Media Scream puts the spotlight on CNN and its hosting of a left-wing comic so biased and X-rated that she was dumped from performing at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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The True Blood alum has fond memories of summer road trips with his parents, driving from Pittsburgh to Boston and gathering around the table with family for big Italian meals.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rachel retains fond memories of lounging at her aunt’s pool with her grandmother as Hamilton’s voice comforted them from a nearby radio.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Notably, these fundamental social needs aren't partisan.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The constitutional principles at stake should transcend partisan politics.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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