BEGINNINGS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

beginnings

noun

plural of beginning

as in starts

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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Recent Examples of beginnings The evening ritual is a sweet hat tip to the property’s beginnings—more on that below. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 Astrologically, solar eclipses are equivalent to a super potent new moon, and are often associated with new beginnings, redirections and chapters that continue developing over time. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Murphy spoke to Entertainment Weekly in 2016 about making the jukebox musical dramedy, reflecting on its humble beginnings. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 My trio of butterflies had been strong from their beginnings. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 From humble beginnings, Cursor became a household name in AI, even if Anysphere is not. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Life-threatening health scare led to new beginnings Supreme Pro Wrestling launched in 2000 as an independent wrestling promotion company hosting and teaching young fighters how to make a name for themselves in Sacramento and beyond. — Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Likewise, Warsh has outlined the beginnings of a new communication strategy, one without the forward guidance that previously signaled to markets the path interest rates may take over the longer term. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Michelle Branch is going back to her electric blue beginnings. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

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Kremer has allowed 12 home runs in seven starts this year, avoiding a home run in only one of those turns and ceding multiple homers in three of them.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The two-time All-Star was 0-4 in his final seven starts for New York and hasn’t won since pitching five innings in an 8-1 victory over the Braves on June 14.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of starts

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Experts said the second earthquake began before the first had even ended, with the two onsets separated by just 39 seconds.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.

— Elana Bernstein, The Conversation, 13 May 2022

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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.

— Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025

Definition of alphas

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This week's exciting launches include an all-new collaborative platform for ASOS and emerging designers, pre-fall goodness at Express, stunning new arrivals at Patricia Nash, a fab jewelry collection curated by Martha Stewart, and much more.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
SpaceX, meanwhile, has shifted Falcon 9 launches to fly just from Canaveral’s SLC-40 and leave its pad at Kennedy Space Center’s Space Launch Complex 39-A for just Falcon Heavy missions.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

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