as in initially
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incipiently
Adverb
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Although the transaction was initially expected to be signed on April 2, the date went by without the ports changing hands.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025 -
At the time, David was a bit timid around dogs and initially kept his distance.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Even the best companies sometimes need more time than originally anticipated to share updates or move the process forward.—
Adunola Adeshola,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Here’s why May 20, 2025 4:00 AM This story was originally published May 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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“Incipiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incipiently. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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