first bases

Definition of first basesnext
plural of first base

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Noun
  • This is an exciting year of new beginnings and adventures.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The clog, defined by its wooden sole, has humble beginnings.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous.
    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
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“First bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20bases. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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