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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
If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
The research team tested water both before and after boiling and found that although lead levels remained below federal action thresholds, the process did not eliminate the risk of metal exposure.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Some banks alert you only after a transaction is completed, while others set thresholds that don't flag low-dollar amounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Decouple benefits eligibility from full-time hour thresholds.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Society doesn’t protect children with thresholds alone.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The value of your deduction will be reduced above those thresholds, but it will be disallowed if your MAGI exceeded $175,000 ($250,000 if married).
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Child support and alimony orders also follow separate, higher thresholds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
The research team tested water both before and after boiling and found that although lead levels remained below federal action thresholds, the process did not eliminate the risk of metal exposure.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Some banks alert you only after a transaction is completed, while others set thresholds that don't flag low-dollar amounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Decouple benefits eligibility from full-time hour thresholds.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Society doesn’t protect children with thresholds alone.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The value of your deduction will be reduced above those thresholds, but it will be disallowed if your MAGI exceeded $175,000 ($250,000 if married).
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Child support and alimony orders also follow separate, higher thresholds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 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.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rose has to shed her former self, find her strength and realize there will be new beginnings.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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But the competitive juices he’s known for remain flowing, as his 23XI Racing team sits atop the 2026 NASCAR Cup standings thanks to the four wins Tyler Reddick has already put through in seven starts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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After 20 starts at a rookie and 17 last season, all but one of Jaquez’s appearances this season have come in reserve amid this bounce-back from a sophomore slump for the 2024 first-team All-Rookie selection.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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There are soft edges and hard edges, formal spaces that don’t thwart spontaneity, casual spaces that can be used for more serious business.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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When looking at the largest metro areas, the fastest growing counties tended to be on the outer edges.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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The gym was so crowded that fans were three-deep on the baselines and children sat cross-legged in front of the bleachers.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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