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
On Monday, Musk doubled down on his criticism, arguing that the jet's design was fundamentally flawed from the outset due to an attempt to meet too many conflicting requirements.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
If only the movie were transparent about its premise from the outset, as opposed to burying the explanation — as a real-world relevant twist — till nearly the end.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
While the government expected mass casualties from the outset, the overall number of civilian deaths was lower than anticipated.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
But if there was thought of Bam playing as a leading man on offense, or even as a definitive No. 2, that seemingly was a reach from the outset.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outset
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At the beginning of 2023, Quevedo announced a stop in his career.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, the time for these measures was at the beginning of the massive Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Texas, the school record for career starts is the 55 made by both Jonathon Scott and Rodrique Wright from 2002-05. Texas has two games left in the regular season, so Majors will soon tie Blake Gideon (52 starts from 2008-11) and Colt McCoy (53 starts from 2006-09).Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Winston has avoided turnovers in two of his three starts this year, but did throw three killer picks against the Chargers on Nov. 3.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Since its inception, the HBF Connecticut Golf Classic has delivered more than $1 million to local schools, charities and food pantries across the Archdiocese of Hartford.Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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The legacy stove maker has manufactured a version of its two-burner camp stove since its inception.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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The committee recommended only a 3-day work restriction from the onset of symptoms, even if the HCW is still symptomatic, if they are improved and afebrile—this, despite abundant data that many people shed SARS-CoV2 virus for ten days or more.Judy Stone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The use of vitamin C after the onset of the common cold for treatment is unclear.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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Last spring, pro-Palestinian tent encampments crowded schools and disrupted commencement plans, drawing accusations of antisemitism and prompting new limits.Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Aside from sports contests, the venue has already hosted concerts, commencements for local universities and large networking events.Daniele Proch, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience, from alpha to omega.Steve Hartman, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Microsoft is holding a technical alpha later this month for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release.Tom Warren, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outset. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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