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at the start

ADVERB
originally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
basically formerly
STRONG
primitively
WEAK
at first at the outset by birth by origin first in the beginning in the first place incipiently primarily to begin with
Antonyms
WEAK
secondarily
ADVERB
primarily
Synonyms
WEAK
at first first and foremost from the start in the first place initially originally primitively
Antonyms
WEAK
finally secondarily

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Researchers did not find a connection between emotional or restrained eating scores at the start of treatment and final treatment outcomes after one year.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

In “Our Perfect Storm,” childhood best friends Frankie and George go on a platonic honeymoon after Frankie’s fiancé dumps her at the start of their wedding weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But CEO Steve Cahillane paused that move after taking the helm at the start of the year, saying the company needed to focus on returning to growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Stalled shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has re-stoked inflation, with Brent crude 11% higher than at the start of last week.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“Let’s meet at the front of the office at the start of lunch,” Joey said.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith