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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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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

After its stage separation process Saturday night, the rocket’s first stage will land on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone ship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean, according to the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Last year, in the first stage of the review, Sir Brian called for the right to a jury trial to be scaled back and many intermediate crimes to be dealt with by a judge alone.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Since the first stage in unconscious domestication involves gathering seeds to eat, how on earth did domestication of wild almonds ever reach that first stage?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

first stage

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