FIRST BASES Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

first bases

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plural of first base

as in drawing boards

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Edwards has been especially effective at the outsets of these early round series.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of outsets

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Johnson Products Company — which would later go on to manufacture Ultra Sheen, Classy Curl, Curly Perm and men’s cologne line Black Tie — was made from humble beginnings, grit and a revolutionary product idea.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Since its 2011 beginnings, the women’s competition has crowned just two other champs besides Sudo.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of beginnings

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Golden Tempo has three wins and two third place finishes in five career starts while earning $4,633,000 on the track.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Kaitlyn Chen scored 16 points and Kayla Thornton added 15 as hot starts to the second and fourth quarters led them to victory.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of starts

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Pictures of the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time franchise leader in points hang from the ceiling along one of the baselines of the host of basketball and volleyball courts.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
Using per-game instead of per-60 baselines while adding extensive adjustments for quality of competition, teammates and pace has brought every player’s value much closer to conventional wisdom.

— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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