as in start
the point at which something begins
the actual beginning of the universe is still under debate, with some scientists continuing to uphold the big bang theory
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as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
the beginning part of the book is a portrait of Europe on the eve of the World War I
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as in introductory
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
a course in beginning geology for nonscience majors
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as in commencing
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in starting
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in founding
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of beginning
Brittany Friedman / Made By History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Marc Santora has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024
Jamie Haller started her brand during the beginning months of the pandemic in 2020.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Quarterfinal Preview Big Ten rematch The CFP quarterfinals will return to traditional bowl sites, beginning on New Year’s Eve.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Grant’s actions marked the first time the federal government had declared an organized group in violation of sedition statutes since the beginning of the Civil War.
—Brittany Friedman / Made By History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Marc Santora has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Maria is getting through the beginning part of the date by trying to make Joey drown out the sound of her own anxiety and Sydney is silently praying that Maria bursts into flames.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024
Jamie Haller started her brand during the beginning months of the pandemic in 2020.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Verb
An analysis by the higher education consulting firm Ruffalo Noel Levitz, using the latest available census figures, now projects another drop in the number of 18-year-olds beginning in 2033, after a brief uptick.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Quarterfinal Preview Big Ten rematch The CFP quarterfinals will return to traditional bowl sites, beginning on New Year’s Eve.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
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That was the unlikely start of one of America’s greatest retail success stories.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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After a tough start to the 2024 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals still have a shot to make the playoffs.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next Construction is slated to begin in 2025, with preparatory work such as land acquisition and environmental impact assessments already underway.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This Sunday marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the final week in the preparatory period before Christmas.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Each tour — available in English, Spanish and French — starts with a short introductory film about Warner Bros.' centurylong history.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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In practice, this has led Magon to get a lot more specific with clients in her introductory questionnaire.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.Li Cohen, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Abigail Stuart, founding partner of Day One Strategy, with 20+ years in brand and market research, drives innovation and champions AI.Abigail Stuart, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by real events, the film is described as an epic fable about the founding leader of the Shaker Movement.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Now, Amir Efrati at The Information notes that Google is trying to recover some of that market and attention from OpenAI, which has been dominant in-AI powered search since its inception.John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since its inception, 86 partners including retailers, freight carriers, logistics providers, port operators, and trade associations have been sharing data to provide a more holistic view of trade, identifying trends, strengths, and weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain and infrastructure.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Homicides across the United States are poised to plummet for the third straight year as 2024 winds down, driving the nation's annual murder toll down to levels not seen since before the pandemic, according to preliminary data from cities both large and small.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Czechia continues its chase for its first gold medal since 2001 with its final preliminary matchup against Sweden, the other undefeated team in Group B. One can only assume a gold medal would do wonders for Holinka’s confidence.Sarah Jean Maher, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This event took place at Global Education Academy, predominantly serving Latino students, where 400 elementary and middle school students were given toys, meals, and artist merchandise.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
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The International Baccalaureate curriculum at Jones encourages the elementary students there to use a global perspective in education through respect, inquiry, growth and service, according to the district.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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