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
Previously, researchers had found only a partial Neanderthal fingerprint, preserved in ancient resin at a site in central Germany.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
The library’s moving-image curator, Rob Stone, clarified in an email to the New York Times in 2018 that Lewis only donated partial negatives: almost 90 minutes of unedited camera rushes without sound, plus some behind-the-scenes footage.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 May 2025
They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 31 May 2025
But markets are betting that making the 2017 tax cuts permanent as well as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, with only partial revenue offsets, will aggravate the fiscal problems.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
The library’s moving-image curator, Rob Stone, clarified in an email to the New York Times in 2018 that Lewis only donated partial negatives: almost 90 minutes of unedited camera rushes without sound, plus some behind-the-scenes footage.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 May 2025
They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 31 May 2025
But markets are betting that making the 2017 tax cuts permanent as well as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, with only partial revenue offsets, will aggravate the fiscal problems.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
Adjective
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Higher wattages make louder and less distorted sounds possible without damaging the speaker.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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The software error could cause the review camera image to become distorted when the car is in reverse, the NHTSA says.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The reason is that employees who are inclined to violate a nondisclosure agreement are also inclined to violate a noncompete.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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In her view, Gen Z grads are less inclined to assertively chase opportunities — including taking jobs that aren’t necessarily their dream roles.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Sandoval gripes off-target against the state’s high rate of hospice fraud, poor Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, incomplete data reporting and reports that never see the light of day.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of countries in the continent that are rich in uranium, such as Niger and Gabon, may be delicate or difficult to deal with in the near term as both underwent military coups recently, with Niger turning hostile toward the French and more toward the Russians.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET and Pacers fans are sure to bring the energy and create a hostile atmosphere for New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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And unlike Game 4, Edwards’ teammates couldn’t make shots to stay attached.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The attached Tab Pen Plus is great for precise input, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor keeps up with most tasks.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Ethical awareness can help employees at all levels identify when a product or decision might cause harm, be biased or infringe upon privacy.—
Kumar Abhishek Narayan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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No other president in our history would have used such blatantly biased information to prove an imaginary point.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Velázquez has fond memories of the good times in the ’90s but also remembers the bad, which defined the team for most of the last 25 years.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Everyone here at Kool & the Gang has fond memories of Mike and will miss him.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Conservative dissatisfaction with mainstream brands has led to the launch of a series of partisan products including 'Ultra Right' beer, created in response to Bud Light's relationship with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Critics say the law opens the door to misleading ballot language, giving politicians and partisan officials more power to frame initiatives in a way that could mislead voters.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
30 May 2025
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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