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
Stephen Curry signed with Under Armour in 2013, and while his signature line sold well at the outset, the company struggled to capitalize on one of the NBA’s generational talents.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
From the outset of his career, Papapetropoulos found this complexity fascinating and intriguing, rather than intimidating.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Prince William has been adamant from the outset that there is no coming back for Harry.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
From the outset of his career, Papapetropoulos found this complexity fascinating and intriguing, rather than intimidating.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Prince William has been adamant from the outset that there is no coming back for Harry.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outset
Noun
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Perhaps the most striking part of the visit was seeing the pope appearing the most relaxed and happy since the beginning of his papacy.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But from its inception, the country has been aggressive and expansionist, seizing land from its Indigenous population, paying off some European powers while menacing others.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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She was cut during training camp From the onset of training camp, Dastrup impressed Finglass and Trammell with her showmanship.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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So when she was called to the stage to be recognized at the commencement ceremony, her mind again went to her peers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The 2026 graduation season saw Sánchez Bezos and her husband celebrating Ella at the Crossroads School for Arts and Science's commencement ceremony in May.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outset. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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