first bases

Definition of first basesnext
plural of first base

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Noun
  • This is a year of new beginnings and adventures!
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
  • In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.
    Questlove, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In his past two starts, the guard has made 11 of his 19 attempts, including 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Eagles.
    Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • When tested against classical AI methods and non-entangled quantum baselines, eQMARL consistently performed better, especially in scenarios where communication was limited or unreliable.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
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“First bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20bases. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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