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
The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
That was just the beginning of Ball's bad night, though.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 July 2025
At the beginning part of camp, there is installation.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The Beatles biopics will arrive in theaters beginning in April 2028.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That date marks the beginning of open enrollment for people getting coverage through the ACA, when subscribers could see big premium increases unless the subsidies that have been helping people pay for coverage since 2021 are extended.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
That was just the beginning of Ball's bad night, though.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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
As Insider goes to press, the international fallout is beginning to be felt.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The Beatles biopics will arrive in theaters beginning in April 2028.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
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Chasing a record 299, South Africa made a sedate start under immense pressure from medium pacer Renuka Singh.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Back in his hometown in Los Angeles for this two-game set, Jaquez continued his strong start to the season on Sunday with 31 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 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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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 20% off.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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My introductory archaeology students try their hand at experimental archaeology by attempting to replicate a prehistoric bone awl (piercing tool).—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hands-down one of the most disgusting movies ever made (a compliment), the film finds the indefatigable slasher, who was decapitated at the end of Terrifier 2, reattaching his head and commencing his ritual slaughters.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Even parents who don’t trail physically are finding new ways to insert themselves into the college experience—starting with dorm rooms, as The Atlantic has reported.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Rico Dowdle starting at running back for the first time since Week 6, Carolina’s offense was able to move the ball effectively on the ground, even with a makeshift offensive line missing multiple starters.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Member nations are collectively obliged to respond to attacks on other alliance nations under Article 5 of the founding treaty.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Born in Taiwan and raised in the United States from age nine, Huang has led Nvidia since founding it in 1993.—
Niket Nishant,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is no question that since MLPerf’s inception, the cutting-edge hardware for AI training has improved dramatically.—
Dina Genkina,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dell’s family office, DFO Management, has backed Harbor since its inception.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the election turned into a nailbiter, as preliminary results indicated a narrow victory for D66, while the PVV briefly pulled ahead towards the end of the count.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The officials noted, however, that the reports over her cause of death were preliminary and not yet confirmed to be as a result of the storm.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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