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

Example Sentences

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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

He also paid tribute to the 205 Ukrainians released in the first stage of a planned exchange of 1,000 prisoners on each side.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

“Therefore each stage of initiation is intended to prepare you in a different way. The first stage is primarily physical; the second, primarily emotional; the third, primarily mental.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

first stage

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