BASELINE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

baseline

noun

ˈbās-ˌlīn

Definition of baseline

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 Business continuity treats disruption as the baseline condition and designs operations accordingly, with integrated data, predictive intelligence and prebuilt response playbooks that activate before a situation has fully materialized. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 That’s up from 101% of GDP today, and 47 percentage points higher than the CBO’s current baseline forecast for 2056. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 If fasting appeals to you, look for programs that include baseline and follow-up bloodwork rather than app-only protocols, and confirm your primary care doctor is in the loop. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The baseline of drinks included here is pretty generous, from coffee and soft drinks, to cocktails and wine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baseline

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Noun

Success can also open the door to sequels and franchises, although Balmaceda said those opportunities don’t necessarily have to be engineered from the beginning.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The early 1970s saw the tide of the conflict shift, with many analysts pinpointing 1972 as the beginning of the second stage of the war.

— Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginning

Noun

The 43-year-old right-hander was making his second start of the year and first since March 30 in a season derailed by a sore hip and hamstring injury.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
But that response, or leadership — a trait teammates and coaches see far more from Herbert than the public — is one of several reasons why the Chargers are supporting their quarterback despite the offense’s sloppy start to the season.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of start

Noun

The rapid spread of Ebola has been aided from the onset by widespread skepticism among locals who have dismissed the disease as a hoax, even attacking health workers and health facilities on multiple occasions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Mayfield served as an advisor at the onset of her campaign and helped bring on some of the people who currently serve on her campaign.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of onset

Noun

Season 2 ended with Ortega’s Wednesday setting off with her Uncle Fester to rescue Enid from being trapped as an alpha werewolf.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
With 68% rice bran water, alpha-arbutin (a natural antioxidant), and niacinamide, this brightening trio helps fade dark spots and improve overall clarity without harsh exfoliation.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of alpha

Noun

The day before commencement, Metze spent the afternoon watching Texas Tech softball on TV.

— Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
The commencement of large payments before the works are completed has created the timing gap referred to above, squeezing liquidity in the immediate term.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of commencement

Noun

Thirteen satellites and counting The latest launch also shows how a common spacecraft architecture can support a growing constellation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
An invite-only beta version of the Room418 app will launch this fall ahead of a commercial launch, featuring a slate of licensed horror content.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of launch

Noun

In July, the Drug Enforcement Agency proposed temporarily designating 7-OH above a certain threshold of potency as Schedule I, the category for drugs that carry the most risk without any medical benefit.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Flight controllers can establish precise safety thresholds to reduce unnecessary launch cancellations in cloudy or light-rain conditions, minimizing costly operational delays.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

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