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
That's on top of the numerous weekend and evening disruptions over the last few months and the partial suspension of service during the summer of 2024.
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Christina Fan, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Director of cooking, Emma Laperruque, is partial to a cream cheese frosting—this one, in particular, that’s almost universal in its application.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Most types do well in partial shade.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Christina Fan, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Director of cooking, Emma Laperruque, is partial to a cream cheese frosting—this one, in particular, that’s almost universal in its application.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Most types do well in partial shade.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
Adjective
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The money’s all being made by people close to Jackson who want to tell a distorted narrative that really dishonors them.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Forget the glossy card-stock mailers with distorted images, designed to make your opponent look like an ax murderer.—
Steve Bousquet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the arguments, the justices seemed inclined to find that Trump can’t change the rules for birthright citizenship through an executive order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The race unfolds as district confronts superintendent under FBI investigation, declining enrollment, potential strike and incomplete academic recovery from pandemic.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both are ad hoc and incomplete.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These Knicks still need to close the Hawks out in hostile territory in Game 6.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Extreme recovery conditions The Asse II mine presents a uniquely hostile environment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle & Linny for vintage jewelry; Re-Invintage and Dwell for home décor; Purple Crow Books for new reads from an independent seller; and Volume for a huge record selection with an attached taproom and lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The problem with our politics is not that each of us is biased.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are always biased results in any research.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Phil Buckingham Moyes has fond memories of his time at West Ham, even if both spells ended in disappointing fashion after delivering some standout results.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The junior at the Chicago High School for Agriculture Science has fond memories of a dog her family adopted, a schnauzer named Nickels.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But no other Republican has made any serious move toward the job, or toward building the kind of partisan coalition Vance holds together.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The emerging cross-partisan consensus on plastics offers a rare opportunity to push for a real policy agenda.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Partial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partial. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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