ABORNING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

aborning

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Definition of aborning

as in nascent

beginning to come into existence the new governor will have to deal with the state's aborning fiscal crisis

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That’s the goal of a nascent field called thermodynamic computing.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
The free streaming service is more nascent, but Versant executives say that simply by quietly ramping up the content in recent weeks, the service’s engagement has quietly been rising.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of nascent

Adjective

The West Nile virus has been detected in Yuba County for the first time this year, according to a Monday news release from the Sutter-Yuba Mosquito and Vector Control District.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of first

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Turbulent relations While the incipient reforms in Cuba advanced, Havana and Washington began diplomatic relations after half a century of confrontation.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Even incipient technologies like quantum computing rely on specialized fabrication and precision engineering.

— Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026

Definition of incipient

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The initial proof of principle by the Normal team served as an inspiration for Whitelam, who recently reported a simulation of a nonequilibrium thermodynamic computing circuit.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
The initial broadcast sparked protests and complaints from viewers, advertisers, and conservative activists, leading some CBS affiliates to exclude the episode from their lineup of reruns the following summer.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

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