as in beginning
the point at which something begins
any year or event we use as the baseline for the Renaissance is going to be at least somewhat arbitrary
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Recent Examples of baseline
Kuminga then got into the face of the official on the baseline, and was quickly thrown out of the game.
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Warmington is including the 11 affordable units under the state’s Density Bonus Law, which allows the developer to build addition homes beyond the baseline zoning in exchange for setting aside a portion as affordable housing, Oftelie said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Natural variability is an important baseline scientists use to distinguish between normal climate fluctuations and new extremes driven by greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The larger the baseline, the smaller the details that can be seen.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Warmington is including the 11 affordable units under the state’s Density Bonus Law, which allows the developer to build addition homes beyond the baseline zoning in exchange for setting aside a portion as affordable housing, Oftelie said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Natural variability is an important baseline scientists use to distinguish between normal climate fluctuations and new extremes driven by greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The larger the baseline, the smaller the details that can be seen.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baseline
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Teasing the new season at the beginning of the first episode, which dropped on Thursday, the entrepreneur and reality star is seen going into an MRI scanner with her head appearing to be bandaged.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The embezzlement accusations would turn out to be just the beginning of Ozer’s troubles.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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McCaffrey ran for over 100 yards for the first time since 2023 (24 carries, 129 yards) and also delivered 72 receiving yards as quarterback Mac Jones made his third straight start and fifth this season in place of an injured Brock Purdy.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hilliard got his start as the young Luke Crain in Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The onset of the Great Depression, which hit Germany’s fragile economy harder than most, heralded a rapid rise in street brawls among these groups.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The advisories aim to offer time-sensitive precautions, minimize agricultural losses and protect infrastructure before the onset of winter weather patterns.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The alpha in this duo is Teddy Gatz (Jesse Plemons).—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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For Lovesac, the overhaul in its supply chain over the past decade presented growing pains, but the tariffs were really an opportunity to develop American manufacturing, a goal CEO Nelson had from the company’s inception.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since its inception, the show has explored several jaw-dropping storylines regarding the staff at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker spoke at a college commencement in 2024 and told the women that they have been told lies about their futures and probably were more excited about being wives and mothers than taking on careers.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Help not wanted A graduating student of the City College of New York wears a message on his cap during the College's commencement ceremony in the Harlem section of Manhattan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The launch is above the first film, as well as Weapons, and more than 3x Smile 2 and Sinners.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Along with the launch, Aniston is helping Pvolve kick off the nationwide Strong for Fall Challenge, a three-week commitment to complete 10 strength-building workouts, and, for every challenge completed, Pvolve will donate $1 to Women in Medicine.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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But the most recent study published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine investigated the effects of different step thresholds.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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For example, parody content labeled as AI or videos with an unrealistic style may not meet the threshold for removal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Baseline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baseline. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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