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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
Expect new beginnings, adventures and major changes.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
From the humblest beginnings, Grant and Naylor formed a science fiction legacy that has lasted over 30 years, with characters and settings more persistent than a 3-million-year-old vindaloo stain.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The sun was shining and the field seemed to signal a fresh season with new beginnings.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
The Bellamys continue to reap rewards from their beginnings, too.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The modest beginnings of a brick and mortar footprint are there, with multiple retail locations across the Golden State.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Then came Fort Madison, Iowa; the Mississippi River and the beginnings of Illinois.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The second dine-in space is a far cry from their beginnings in late 2020, when the pair (both recently laid off due to the pandemic) began frying wings in their own home.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Staging and laying groundwork are excellent uses of days that don’t facilitate successful beginnings.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
From the humblest beginnings, Grant and Naylor formed a science fiction legacy that has lasted over 30 years, with characters and settings more persistent than a 3-million-year-old vindaloo stain.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The sun was shining and the field seemed to signal a fresh season with new beginnings.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
The Bellamys continue to reap rewards from their beginnings, too.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The modest beginnings of a brick and mortar footprint are there, with multiple retail locations across the Golden State.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Then came Fort Madison, Iowa; the Mississippi River and the beginnings of Illinois.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The second dine-in space is a far cry from their beginnings in late 2020, when the pair (both recently laid off due to the pandemic) began frying wings in their own home.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Staging and laying groundwork are excellent uses of days that don’t facilitate successful beginnings.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
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The Padres expected there to be starts and stops along with setbacks and surges in bringing Joe Musgrove back from Tommy John surgery this year.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The latter will get some starts at third in place of McMahon when the Yankees face tough lefties, though Rosario can also play some second base and outfield.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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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
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The two brands have also partnered on a social option called Listening Party, which artists may use for events such as album launches, new singles, or tour announcements.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Satellite re-entries like this highlight the broader problem of space debris, especially as launches become more frequent.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Beginnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginnings. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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