as in beginning
the point at which something begins
I wish you'd mentioned this problem at the outset
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Recent Examples of outset
That’s the vision that von Foerster had from the outset.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
From the outset, Koum and Acton paid attention to populations in emerging markets.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In what was a tight-checking game from the outset — the teams combined for two total shots on goal in the first 10-plus minutes, despite plenty of blocks, misses and a pair of posts — keeping that puck out of the net was huge.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
In many ways the tone was set at the outset, when Herro and Adebayo each airballed 3-point attempts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
From the outset, Koum and Acton paid attention to populations in emerging markets.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In what was a tight-checking game from the outset — the teams combined for two total shots on goal in the first 10-plus minutes, despite plenty of blocks, misses and a pair of posts — keeping that puck out of the net was huge.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
In many ways the tone was set at the outset, when Herro and Adebayo each airballed 3-point attempts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outset
Noun
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Indiana went on a 14-1 run in the third to take the lead from Nebraska (14-2, 3-2) for the first time since the beginning of the game, leading briefly at 51-49.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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As for the Lady Kate, Furrer said the 110-foot boat stopped cruising at the beginning of the pandemic.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ezeiruaku, 22, was a second-round draft pick out of Boston College in 2025 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, including nine starts.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Dallas' Jaden Hardy, making his second start of the season, scored 11 of his 14 points in the first five minutes, including three of his four 3-pointers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Factors That Have Affected the Concept Since the work triangle’s inception, the kitchen has changed, leading to numerous factors that have advanced the work triangle, too.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Since their inception, social media companies have implemented protective measures for users such as filtering bullying comments and enabling minors to opt out of seeing personalized ads.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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To save humankind, a geophysicist living with early-onset Alzheimer’s is recruited to investigate the vast void swallowing the oceans.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The onset of elevated inflation alongside sluggish hiring has put the Fed in a difficult position.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The inspirational book was adapted from the former Navy SEAL’s viral 2014 commencement speech for the University of Texas.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Oakland University, in Rochester, Michigan, says fall commencement services will take place as planned, despite recent campus building closings related to problems with its high-temperature hot water pipe system.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outset. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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