OUTSETS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

outsets

noun

plural of outset

as in beginnings

the point at which something begins I wish you'd mentioned this problem at the outset

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Recent Examples of outsets Edwards has been especially effective at the outsets of these early round series. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Her life right now is big on both reflection and new beginnings.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
One thing that has remained constant since True Religion’s Y2K beginnings has been celebrity fans.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginnings

Noun

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
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

Definition of alphas

Noun

Experts said the second earthquake began before the first had even ended, with the two onsets separated by just 39 seconds.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.

— Elana Bernstein, The Conversation, 13 May 2022

Definition of onsets

Noun

Reuters Meta's $18 billion social media settlement lifts a legal overhang that some analysts say could clear the way for a wave of new AI product launches.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
As of now, schedules for most rocket launches can be hard to come by, with specific missions and target windows often not made public very far in advance.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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