in part

phrase

Synonyms of in partnext
: in some degree : partially

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Taps won't go dry, experts say, in part because Arizona has already reduced its water use over the years. — Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 The protests, fueled in part by anger over rising living costs, school conditions and public services, erupted into violence Saturday. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Thanks in part to the unique London arrangement, the team’s local revenue ranked 25th. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Strijd became a star in her own right, in part because of her vlogs, which followed her adventures as a VS angel. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in part

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in part was in the 14th century

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“In part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20part. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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