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
But the pass was too long, went out of bounds beyond the baseline and that was that.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Cal State held a three-point lead at halftime with Ramsey Huff sinking a baseline jumper with 40 seconds to play.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Last season suggested even a baseline of competency under center would’ve been enough for Minnesota to push into the playoffs and beyond.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
With eight seconds left in regulation, Cocroft forced a 45-45 tie, driving the baseline and converting a floater off the glass.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Cal State held a three-point lead at halftime with Ramsey Huff sinking a baseline jumper with 40 seconds to play.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Last season suggested even a baseline of competency under center would’ve been enough for Minnesota to push into the playoffs and beyond.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
With eight seconds left in regulation, Cocroft forced a 45-45 tie, driving the baseline and converting a floater off the glass.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baseline
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These are just the beginning of Nordstrom’s covetable spring fashion deals.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Deerfield defender Addy Margulis figured the beginning of her high school soccer career would be uneventful, at least for her.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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He’s allowed between two and seven earned runs in each of his three career starts against them in the regular season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Shaking off a sluggish start, Michigan closed the first half with a 10-2 run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Traffic through the strait has plummeted since the onset of the Iran war, as Iranian attacks cause the largest oil supply disruption in history.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, with the onset of more troubling and complexdoping sagas, WADA has gotten more involved in investigating doping allegations — a function that has largely been handled by the dozens of organizations that oversee the use of performance enhancers in certain countries and sports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Production Team Behind the Scenes Lorne Michaels, who has guided the American SNL since its inception, is executive producing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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These paradoxes have defined—or plagued—the theory since its inception more than a century ago.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Metcalf is an alpha in the red zone and led all Steelers pass catchers with a mere 99 targets last season, so Pittman figures to take a hit in volume.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The alpha prototype, or development kit, will operate like a test console for game developers, offering a preview of the final product's capabilities.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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But unlike Hoosier fans, who historically only filled Memorial Stadium for spring commencement ceremonies, Nebraska fans have remained hopelessly devoted to their chronically underperforming team.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of its founder, Charlie Kirk, will be the 2026 commencement speaker at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Excited fans rushed to social media to share their enthusiasm for the bold flavor launch.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the launch, organizers unveiled two initiatives designed to support cross-border cooperation in the sector.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Single filers generally face less favorable tax brackets, a smaller standard deduction and lower income thresholds for certain other tax breaks.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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He’s repeatedly ruled out skirting the 60-vote filibuster threshold over a lack of Republican support.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Baseline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baseline. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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