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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

The design work in Port Talbot is the first stage in creating the infrastructure needed to handle, assemble and launch giant floating turbine platforms.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

India holds a distinct advantage in the first stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Belgian star Remco Evenepoel is likely to be one of his main challengers, after two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard pulled out ahead of the first stage due to a recent crash and illness.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The first stage depleted its fuel, and the booster coasted for a fraction of a second as it jettisoned stage clamps via explosive bolts.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

first stage

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