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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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In the first stage of a three-year project, rangers are pulling out the old path and replacing sections with wider stone pitching.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

According to the researchers, the first stage begins earlier in life when the body experiences various forms of disruption.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The first stage of the expansion aimed to build space for the 40 Boeing 737s Copa already bought that "are being delivered."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The first stage is illustrated by dozens of diseases that we now and then pick up directly from our pets and domestic animals.

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

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