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Definitions

prelims

NOUN
front matter
Synonyms
WEAK
explanatory matter introduction preface preliminaries preliminary
NOUN
preliminary
Synonyms
STRONG
foundation groundwork initiation introduction opening preamble preface prelude preparation start
WEAK
first round
Antonyms
STRONG
conclusion end ending epilogue finish
WEAK
closing finale

Example Sentences

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Dubois fought early in the night on the prelims in front of a lightly filled Kaseya Center - the 20,000-seat home of the Miami Heat.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

“My goal at state is to make the second day,” added Kensinger, whose best throw was 55-9 at City prelims last year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

Atkins had gone an easy 24.66 during Friday’s prelims to earn the top seed into the finals while Gardley had slowed noticeably during her prelim heat and coasted to the second seed in the finals.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

JT Kraemer of Long Beach Wilson ran the 800 meters in 1:53.62 at the Division 1 prelims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2024

We only ever had two days to get reacquainted, prelims Saturday and finals on Sunday, and then there was the matter of being there to compete.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth