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as in beginnings
the point at which something begins
at the threshold of the new year, it's time to look back and make resolutions for the future
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Recent Examples of thresholds
Spray along baseboards and across thresholds to kill and repel insect pests.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Reuters also reported that the current heatwave reduced French nuclear output by around 4 gigawatts, roughly seven percent of electricity demand at one point, as river temperatures climbed above operational thresholds.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Oklahoma’s temperature thresholds could be lowered through a rule change at the Corporation Commission or by the state legislature.
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Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
Roborock’s Saros 20 stands out for its ability to climb tall thresholds, avoid obstacles with impressive accuracy, and clean under low furniture thanks to its slim design.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
This is a necessary evil of the apron era, with teams terrified of going into the first- and second-apron payroll thresholds to retain their rosters.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
That’s because many tax credits, deductions, and income thresholds are less favorable for married taxpayers who file separate returns.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
The thresholds have never been adjusted for inflation.
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Matt Stephens,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Throttle bikes that go over 20 miles per hour or pedal bikes that go over 28 miles per hour are considered mopeds or motorcycles, requiring licensing and age thresholds to be legally operated in California.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Reuters also reported that the current heatwave reduced French nuclear output by around 4 gigawatts, roughly seven percent of electricity demand at one point, as river temperatures climbed above operational thresholds.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Oklahoma’s temperature thresholds could be lowered through a rule change at the Corporation Commission or by the state legislature.
—
Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
Roborock’s Saros 20 stands out for its ability to climb tall thresholds, avoid obstacles with impressive accuracy, and clean under low furniture thanks to its slim design.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
This is a necessary evil of the apron era, with teams terrified of going into the first- and second-apron payroll thresholds to retain their rosters.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
That’s because many tax credits, deductions, and income thresholds are less favorable for married taxpayers who file separate returns.
—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
The thresholds have never been adjusted for inflation.
—
Matt Stephens,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Throttle bikes that go over 20 miles per hour or pedal bikes that go over 28 miles per hour are considered mopeds or motorcycles, requiring licensing and age thresholds to be legally operated in California.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thresholds
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.
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These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
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Prince Harry gave the ring (ironically a sign of rebellion and new beginnings) to his new wife Meghan Markle in 2018.
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Lutnick’s letter marks the beginnings of a new regulatory regime that gives the US government control over the release of frontier AI models.
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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The Royals veteran spent 2021 with the Rays organization and made 23 starts.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Questlove is too thoughtful a filmmaker to sand down the rough edges.
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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.
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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.
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Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.
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Recent Harvard commencements have grown much more political.
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Originally called MarchingOrder, Tassel had provided services for commencements for around 20 years before adding the AI name offering.
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“Thresholds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thresholds. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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