FIRST BASE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

first base

noun

Definition of first base

as in drawing board

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Recent Examples of first base Paredes could’ve played first base, but at the expense of Christian Walker, who would’ve been earning $20 million in a part-time role. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 In the first inning yesterday, Kyle Schwarber walked and Alec Bohm doubled to center, sending Schwarber all the way around from first base to score and giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Witt bobbled a groundball as Jo Adell reached first base to begin the frame. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 With two out and the potential tying run on first base, Sato ended the threat by getting cleanup hitter Leblanc, who drove in runs in each of the previous three games and homered in Game 4, to ground out. — Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for first base

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Noun

Compare that to the F-35 Lightning II, which took over 13 years to go from drawing board to first flight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
After trying all three, stick with the one that worked best for you (or go back to drawing board).

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Definition of drawing board

Noun

So, Ohtani kept trying to work his way back to the mound for weeks after receiving a lubricating Orthovisc injection in his knee at the beginning of the All-Star break.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The October introduction marks the beginning of a broader evolution for Lune+Aster, with additional innovation planned across complexion, eye and lip categories through 2027.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginning

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The mayor before that, Bill de Blasio, had pledged to eliminate the rides on day one of his administration but abandoned the crusade after heavy opposition from unions and a media blitz involving actor Liam Neeson.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Australia was in strife at 124-6 on day one but his 190 turned the momentum.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of day one

Noun

Propped up by strong finishing, Tottenham were on 11 points at this stage a year ago, but soon reverted to their relegation-battling baseline once that ruthlessness deserted them.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead of guessing what's normal, users can build a personal baseline, identify patterns—like digestive changes that coincide with certain meals—and share results with their doctors.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of baseline

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