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
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The national holiday is celebrated in France on July 14th each year, marking the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution.
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Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.
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Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
ABC News,
1 July 2026
In accord with history, the next phases of African investment are beginning here.
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Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Noun
In the Seventies, Fifties nostalgia was just the beginning of the search for a lovable past.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The national holiday is celebrated in France on July 14th each year, marking the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution.
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Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Adjective
Dugger served as a backup through the beginning portion of the season before being dealt to the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline.
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Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.
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Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Earlier this month, Education Department officials said borrowers who are enrolled in auto pay will be eligible for a 1% rate reduction beginning July 1.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
In accord with history, the next phases of African investment are beginning here.
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Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
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In the longest start of his career, Mize threw first-pitch strikes to 16 of 22 batters and struck out five of his final six.
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In his 17th start of the year, Imanaga recorded his first outing without surrendering a walk or home run.
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Another measure to speed up the preparatory studies proposes that when a power plant operator and a large load customer of a similar size both apply for access to the grid, only one study of the impact of both players joining should be conducted, rather than sequential studies.
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Separate preparatory meetings with each side are set to take place in Doha this week, ahead of the official signing in Switzerland and the start of the technical talks, the diplomat said.
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Consider starting each rule section with a positive introductory statement.
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The introductory course for PPEL required students to read, on average, just twenty-seven pages a week.
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Flexjet has become the official private aviation supplier for Formula 1 in a new multi-year agreement, commencing with the British Grand Prix.
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Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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The suit involved not only the church but founding Pastor Robert Morris and former elder Steve Dulin.
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This recognition contradicted almost two centuries of Colonial practice, making it among the most radical achievements of the founding era.
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Successful deployment demands robust governance from inception, ensuring traceability and mitigating risks.
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Since its inception, competitors have struggled not only to string together all those corners but to maintain speed all the way to the 14,115-foot (4,302 m) summit.
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Prominent civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Van Turner, who are representing the family of Kohen Wiley, released preliminary findings from the independent autopsy during a news conference on July 1.
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The sheriff's office says a preliminary investigation found that workers were installing underground tanks.
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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