as in beginning
the point at which something begins
from its incipiency the city's monthlong festival of the performing arts has been a great success
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Recent Examples of incipiency
The incipiency of our polarization was evident during the Watergate years.
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Jane Greenway Carr, CNN, 12 June 2022
Jane Greenway Carr, CNN, 12 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incipiency
Noun
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The Defense Department has been exploring ways to harden positions and counter drones ever since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict four years ago.—
James LaPorta
March 5,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the announcement, the transaction is expected to close in either the end of the first financial quarter or beginning of the second quarter.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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At launch, another point of focus at Some Assembly is finding creative ways of integrating brands into the creative architecture of projects from inception.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Since inception, Sloomoo’s co-founders have also been committed to fostering connections between their staff and visitors by hiring and sustaining a neurodiverse workforce.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of its founder, Charlie Kirk, will be the 2026 commencement speaker at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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After the public vote, the winner was announced during the college's May 2024 commencement ceremony — the Manta Ray, which has a wing span of up to 23 feet, weighs up to 3,000 pounds and can leap out of the water.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nico Hansen totaled four saves in his first start for Colorado (2-1-0) this season after starting 10 times as a rookie last season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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When does 2026 daylight savings time spring forward start, DST fall back end?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The condition came on quickly and unexpectedly with no specific trigger or event to explain the onset.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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The abrupt onset of social isolation and the disruption of academic routine led to anxiety.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cetaphil Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream The cream is formulated with mandelic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid or AHA), which gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin to support skin cell turnover, while centella asiatica helps soothe and strengthen the natural skin barrier.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Walnut Oil Walnut oil provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that supports heart health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Incipiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incipiency. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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