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Recent Examples of first base
In his absence, the Mets have leaned on Mark Vientos at first base, while Brett Baty has spent time at the position as well.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
France will give way to Miguel Andujar, who will serve as the DH as Gavin Sheets gets the start at first base.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
On Friday, he was called out on strikes on a full count, prompting a tap of the helmet in an effort to get to first base.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Chaparro started Saturday's game at first base, batting third and going 0 for 3.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
France will give way to Miguel Andujar, who will serve as the DH as Gavin Sheets gets the start at first base.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
On Friday, he was called out on strikes on a full count, prompting a tap of the helmet in an effort to get to first base.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Chaparro started Saturday's game at first base, batting third and going 0 for 3.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first base
Noun
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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
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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
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Marwa Yazbek is from Dihariya, a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut, which was ground zero for Israeli strikes when the war broke out.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The country has become ground zero for the global Islamist terror threat.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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His campaign, however, raised just over $1 million since the beginning of the year — placing him sixth in the fundraising race among the eight leading candidates.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today is the beginning of a six-year window that will impact your private world.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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But with no other damage done, Weathers impressed his teammates in his first start as a father.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Greenlaw signed a three-year contract with Denver last season in free agency, but was released after playing in eight games with seven starts due to injuries.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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On day one, the crew saw a lot.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, none of those jerseys were ever officially put into the rotation, leaving them with just a home and road uniform from day one.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The owners wanted a home that opened fully to the landscape, and the firm leaned into that idea from the outset.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The public was skeptical from the outset, and the two have given it little reason to reconsider.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The tests allow the patient to get a baseline of their current condition and give the ability for people to be proactive with their heart health instead of reactive.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bane started the afternoon with a reverse layup down the baseline on the opening possession and quickly raced up eight first-quarter points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech for the commencement ceremony next month at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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Twins Matt and Ross Duffer, 42, hail from the university’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts — Class of 2007 — and during the commencement ceremony at Wilson Field in Orange, will receive honorary doctorates.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“First base.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20base. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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