front-load

verb

front-loaded; front-loading; front-loads

transitive verb

: to assign costs or benefits to the early stages of (such as a contract, project, or time period)

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That means addressing questions clearly, using plain language and front-loading the value. Pawel Rzeszucinski, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Early in the spring, Americans rushed to front-load purchases of big-ticket items, especially cars, to beat President Donald Trump’s stiff tariffs. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2025 While some movies might front-load their best jokes into their trailers, The Naked Gun promises the best is yet to come. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 June 2025 In This Article Front Load Washer Seals Dirty Laundry Basement Carpet Bathroom Corners Books and Paper Key Takeaways Wipe front-load washer seals with vinegar and leave the door open to prevent mold buildup. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for front-load

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of front-load was in 1976

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“Front-load.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-load. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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