front-load

verb

ˈfrənt-ˌlōd How to pronounce front-load (audio)
front-loaded; front-loading; front-loads

transitive verb

: to assign costs or benefits to the early stages of (such as a contract, project, or time period)

Examples of front-load in a Sentence

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Superhero movies typically are front-loaded, which is reason why no one is expecting Odyssey to comp to the Dark Knight holds. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026 But to unlock this growth, management wants to front-load investments. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 July 2026 The format change also front-loaded the tournament with mismatches. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Use 2 teaspoons of liquid laundry detergent per average-sized load in a front-load or top-load high-efficiency washer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for front-load

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of front-load was in 1976

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“Front-load.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-load. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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