front-load

verb

ˈfrənt-ˌlōd

front-loaded; front-loading; front-loads

: to assign costs or benefits to the early stages of (such as a contract, project, or time period)

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While the economic activity might pick up in the coming months as policymakers are likely to step up stimulus and front-load deficit spending at the start of 2025, the economy is still struggling amid the structural headwinds and tariff threats from the new U.S. administration, Huang said. —

Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025 The film, debuting at Sundance, comes front-loaded with intrigue. —

Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 This is partly because exports are expected to be strong as companies try to front-load shipments abroad to avoid new tariffs introduced by the incoming Trump administration. —

Yue Wang, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 December is anticipated to see a massive flow of cargo into U.S. seaports as retailers and brands continue to front-load ahead of the tariffs. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for front-load