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
Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The ceasefire must be the beginning, not the end.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 July 2025
At the beginning part of camp, there is installation.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Although many Americans are only just beginning to take notice, indoor climbing gyms have steadily proliferated ever since.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
May 1940 marked the beginning of the Soviet nuclear project, but the trigger was in New York, not Paris.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The ceasefire must be the beginning, not the end.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Back from holiday after a month away, John Oliver wasted no time in getting down to brass tacks, spending the beginning 10 minutes of Last Week Tonight addressing Donald Trump‘s desperate attempts to redirect national conversation away from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 July 2025
At the beginning part of camp, there is installation.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Verb
Holmes’ fight, however, was just beginning.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Although many Americans are only just beginning to take notice, indoor climbing gyms have steadily proliferated ever since.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
Noun
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Moreover, Ohtani is the only player in postseason history with at least one pitching start and multiple home runs in a single postseason.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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If what once felt easy starts to get complicated, don’t be discouraged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pacific Ridge School, an independent, co-ed, college preparatory day school in Carlsbad, started its 19th academic year with the Annual Trustee Dinner.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Those preparatory projects included the installation of new capping roofs to weatherproof the buildings for a long period of care and maintenance, as well as the rerouting of electrical supplies and de-planting of boiler equipment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Onward and upward By the end of its introductory episodes, Dispatch has successfully employed the traditional two-part pilot structure most sitcoms need to lay their groundwork.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 20% off.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The case is scheduled to be heard in London’s High Court, commencing on October 28.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But her office meeting calendar is starting to show clues.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In northern Michigan, Dana Tuller is starting her third job as a warehouse sorter.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If, as Lloyd Matthews has argued, America’s founding ideals of liberty are intimately linked to Julius Caesar, that connection should remind us that such liberty requires due process to function properly.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Following the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last Thursday at age 74, the Morris County, New Jersey medical examiner’s office is conducting a series of exams to determine the rocker’s cause of death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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For Lovesac, the overhaul in its supply chain over the past decade presented growing pains, but the tariffs were really an opportunity to develop American manufacturing, a goal CEO Nelson had from the company’s inception.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since its inception, the show has explored several jaw-dropping storylines regarding the staff at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that following the initial collision between the Chevrolet Camero and Ford Fusion, the semi-truck hit the Camaro in the rear.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ellis has ordered Bovino be deposed in the case and a preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 5.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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