as in beginning
the point at which something begins
I wish you'd mentioned this problem at the outset
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Recent Examples of outset
The American was in trouble from the outset and only found some peace of mind over the final four holes.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Right from the outset of the Ponte Vedra Beach venue hosting The Players in 1982, a live oak overhanging the sixth tee at the Stadium Course loomed large above – and frequently inside – player’s heads.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, in an address posted shortly after Tuesday's talks ended, Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's commitment to achieving a lasting peace, emphasizing that the country has sought an end to the war since its outset.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Well, there were no criminal cases at the very outset when the project emerged.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Right from the outset of the Ponte Vedra Beach venue hosting The Players in 1982, a live oak overhanging the sixth tee at the Stadium Course loomed large above – and frequently inside – player’s heads.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, in an address posted shortly after Tuesday's talks ended, Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's commitment to achieving a lasting peace, emphasizing that the country has sought an end to the war since its outset.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Well, there were no criminal cases at the very outset when the project emerged.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outset
Noun
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San Sebastián, however, has taken a different and more inclusive approach from the very beginning.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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That study ran from the end of 2012 to the beginning of 2019.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The latest big Bollywood release Sikandar has had an underwhelming start at the box office.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The rookie Larsson shot 3 for 13, and was a minus 14, in his two previous starts this season, losses to Philadelphia and Minnesota.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to Slate, it has rarely been invoked since its inception, and was last used during World War II to justify the detention in concentration camps of Japanese noncitizens.—
James Factora,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
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Since its inception, Universal Standard, which is headquartered in Brooklyn, has fulfilled over one million orders.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Johns Hopkins, the onset of acute appendicitis can span 24 to 72 hours.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The World Health Organization classifies it as one of the snakes of highest medical importance in sub-Saharan Africa due to the potency of its venom and the rapid onset and severity of clinical manifestations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Snoop Dogg is set to deliver the 2025 commencement address at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business graduation ceremony as announced by the university on Tuesday (March 25).—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Usher is set to deliver the keynote address at Emory University’s 180th commencement this spring when the R&B legend takes the podium at the graduation on May 12.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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But as the article points out, alpha has entered the wider lexicon as a term for a highly desirable and respected man.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
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Think how much effort goes into marginal improvements in portfolio construction or risk management or alpha generation.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outset. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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