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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2
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
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The hiring will take place three weeks before the beginning of the 25/26 fiscal year on May 1.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
But fans had been mourning the loss of the cheeky, friendly kid from the beginning days of the band for years.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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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Noun
Since the beginning of his second term in office, several of Trump's executive orders have targeted transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The hiring will take place three weeks before the beginning of the 25/26 fiscal year on May 1.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Three ounces of seed will cover 400 square feet, a nice start to a beginning habitat garden.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
But fans had been mourning the loss of the cheeky, friendly kid from the beginning days of the band for years.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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
Noun
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With his win last year, Scheffler joined Horton Smith as the only two golfers to earn his first two Masters wins in five or fewer starts.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Walmart stock was off to a hot start Wednesday morning, climbing 4 points (5.0%) in the first hour of trading.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The overdraft rule, which the consumer bureau finalized in December after years of preparatory work, was scheduled to take effect in late 2025.—
Stacy Cowley,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those were narrowed down to just three this week: time between teacher evaluations, additional elementary instructional preparatory time and raises for veteran teachers.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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For various introductory examples and further detailed indications about generating prompts prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Completing an introductory period does not guarantee continued employment.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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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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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
Noun
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Here’s How Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Is Rising to the Occasion One of the largest organizations in the world devoted to HIV/AIDS relief faces perhaps its most critical year since inception.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
4 Apr. 2025
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Veteran publishing executive Robert Gottlieb, the chairman of the literary agency Trident Media Group who has been following the trend since its inception, is only slightly more measured.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since Naeher announced the end of her international career, Hayes has called in six goalkeepers (counting her preliminary squad and January training camp), with no clarity on who has the upper hand to start.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tacopina had begun working Ephron, the accusing witness, a year before the trial in the preliminary hearing.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The district’s elementary and middle schools were releasing students beginning at 1:30 p.m., and the junior high and high schools were planning to release students starting around 2 p.m.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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