as in beginning
the point at which something begins
any year or event we use as the baseline for the Renaissance is going to be at least somewhat arbitrary
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Recent Examples of baseline
Trade bazooka ‘a last resort’ Last-minute talks to reach a trade deal with the U.S. are taking place, with the EU targeting a 10% baseline tariff deal and the shielding of key industries, such as autos, agriculture, machinery and aerospace.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The sweeping tariffs Trump has threatened to impose or resume vary in size, but some far exceed the 10% baseline.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Brazil had not been among dozens of trade partners previously threatened with duties above a 10 percent baseline.
—Afp, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Known for her dominant baseline game, Sabalenka has been in top form throughout the tournament.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The sweeping tariffs Trump has threatened to impose or resume vary in size, but some far exceed the 10% baseline.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Brazil had not been among dozens of trade partners previously threatened with duties above a 10 percent baseline.
—Afp, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Known for her dominant baseline game, Sabalenka has been in top form throughout the tournament.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baseline
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The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Gate 5 project has been under construction since the beginning of the year.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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The team will promote left-hander Carson Whisenhunt from Triple-A Sacramento to make his major-league debut with a home start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Like so many comedians, Lehrer got his start by going to Harvard.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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At the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Aliyev believed Moscow would win quickly and reestablish its dominance across the post-Soviet space.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Researchers have shown, in mice, that targeting these molecules with a vaccine can delay or prevent the onset of cancers.—
Knowable Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Levy quickly became known for his ability to harness one of the NFL’s most notable collections of alpha personalities.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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My firm’s high-quality fundamental research incorporates the footnotes and is proven to generate novel alpha.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Saturday’s matchup is one of the 13 regular-season WNBA games on ABC, a league high since its inception.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Race Since its inception, healthcare AI has been transforming various facets of patient care, hospital operations, research and overall health outcomes.—
Ming-Chien Chyu,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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According to the outlet, Brinkley was at a graduation ceremony in 2006 to give a commencement speech.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Sustaining the mission: President Forrest Harris, Sr., an American Baptist alumnus himself, is set to retire following the college's commencement on May 15 after 26 years leading the Nashville institution.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Ever since the launch of the first fragrance in 1982, Biagiotti has had a successful perfume business, including the Roma and the Forever lines, among others, and licensed to Angelini Group in 2014 after 20 years with Procter & Gamble.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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Some river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Also contributing to the scope of the dragnet, law enforcement has, over time, lowered the suspicion threshold.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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Think about it: Displaying one of the best outdoor doormats in front of your home’s threshold is a crucial opportunity to make a strong first impression.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
22 July 2025
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“Baseline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baseline. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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