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
Members of thousands of families went into that war, and, in spite of mismanagement in camp and in field, many more of them returned to their homes than seemed probable at the outset of hostilities.
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
At the outset of a windy mountain run, the streamlined hood added welcome protection, and the nylon liner was warm and didn’t stick to our skin even when paired with only a synthetic T-shirt.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The political traditions of England planted the seeds of American exceptionalism in Jamestown and Plymouth from the outset: representative assemblies, consent to a constitutional charter, and the liberty of dissenting religious communities.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 Nov. 2024
From the outset, it was intended to be both socially and environmentally sustainable and has already received B Corp certification.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
At the outset of a windy mountain run, the streamlined hood added welcome protection, and the nylon liner was warm and didn’t stick to our skin even when paired with only a synthetic T-shirt.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The political traditions of England planted the seeds of American exceptionalism in Jamestown and Plymouth from the outset: representative assemblies, consent to a constitutional charter, and the liberty of dissenting religious communities.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 Nov. 2024
From the outset, it was intended to be both socially and environmentally sustainable and has already received B Corp certification.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outset
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My stay was brief—just two nights at the beginning of a weeklong trip through Spain.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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With a bit of luck and a lot of hard work, Brian’s team of three won against hundred-employee agencies, marking the beginning of WED’s organic growth.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Also on Tuesday night, Ho struck down that request, ruling that the trial should proceed with an April 21 start date.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Freshman shooting guard Juan Cranford Jr. paced Saint Francis with 21 points – his fifth consecutive start of reaching double figures in that category – and grabbed two rebounds.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since its inception, the French luxury fashion house has been intrinsically linked to the world of cinema.Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Within a year of its inception in 2011, Syria’s revolution devolved into a civil war, and the country’s territory has since been divided among an assortment of armed groups.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is when doctors can set preventative measures in motion before the onset of something more severe, such as cardiac arrest.Innocent Clement, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The company has been experiencing a steep decline in sales – less than 67,000 Jaguar vehicles were sold globally last year, which is almost half of the total sales during the fiscal year that coincided with the onset of COVID.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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Reed Arena: Graduate and Professional Degrees When is The University of Houston's fall graduation and commencement?Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Oscar winner returned to her alma mater in 2015 to deliver an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class.Diana Pearl, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience, from alpha to omega.Steve Hartman, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Microsoft is holding a technical alpha later this month for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release.Tom Warren, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outset. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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