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first stage

ADJECTIVE

experimental

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empirical preliminary unproved

WEAK

beginning developmental experiential laboratory momentary on approval pilot preparatory primary probationary provisional speculative temporary tentative test trial trial-and-error unconcluded under probation

Antonyms

WEAK

proven tested tried

NOUN

ground floor

Synonyms

WEAK

beginnings first crack head start preliminaries very beginning

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Zelensky said the release was the "first stage of the 1,000 for 1,000 exchange" that had been brokered and previously announced by US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Investors often underestimate that transition — because the first stage feels tradable.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

India holds a distinct advantage in the first stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Iran’s second group-stage game, against Belgium, is also scheduled for SoFi Stadium before the team finishes the first stage of the tournament against Egypt in Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

After two and a half minutes, the first stage shut down and fell off into the sea, and the second stage, with its own five engines, took over.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

first stage

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