as in beginnings
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 baselines
Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous.
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Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
After a 26-year run that yielded four state championships at Pope High School, Rowland was tired of dragging the field and chalking the baselines.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The gym was so crowded that fans were three-deep on the baselines and children sat cross-legged in front of the bleachers.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Not having those tariffs in place amounts to around $2 trillion added to the national deficit over the next decade, according to CRFB research, and could push the national debt upward to 131% of GDP by 2036, instead of 120% as previous baselines projected.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The game was sold out with fans 3-4 deep on the baselines.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Clear baselines for transparency, accountability, and autonomous system oversight help align incentives, reduce systemic risk, and build trust across markets.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Climate blind spots typically emerge where companies underestimate physical exposure, over-rely on historical climate baselines, or fail to stress-test assets and supply chains against future conditions.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Florida is just 47-19 playing in an arena where the court is raised and team benches are located on the baselines.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
After a 26-year run that yielded four state championships at Pope High School, Rowland was tired of dragging the field and chalking the baselines.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The gym was so crowded that fans were three-deep on the baselines and children sat cross-legged in front of the bleachers.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Not having those tariffs in place amounts to around $2 trillion added to the national deficit over the next decade, according to CRFB research, and could push the national debt upward to 131% of GDP by 2036, instead of 120% as previous baselines projected.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The game was sold out with fans 3-4 deep on the baselines.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Clear baselines for transparency, accountability, and autonomous system oversight help align incentives, reduce systemic risk, and build trust across markets.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Climate blind spots typically emerge where companies underestimate physical exposure, over-rely on historical climate baselines, or fail to stress-test assets and supply chains against future conditions.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Florida is just 47-19 playing in an arena where the court is raised and team benches are located on the baselines.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baselines
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This is an exciting year of new beginnings and adventures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The clog, defined by its wooden sole, has humble beginnings.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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In his last three starts before the All-Star break, Alcantara gave up 24 hits and 18 earned runs in 17 innings.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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At 6-foot-1 and 179 pounds, Masses is a long, lanky (31-inch arms) defensive back with 42 college starts, between Cal and Florida International.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Elite tiers required ever-higher spending thresholds.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Baselines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baselines. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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