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
Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at the beginnings of the Hollywood studios and what the entertainment landscape is like today.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Other winners support their new beginnings with legal help, and job training in bicycle repairs and beauty.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In the end, these astrological narratives make 2026 a year of bold new beginnings and conscious leadership.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The best and the brightest, who come from all over for riches and new beginnings.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Ride the thrill of Hostile Design’s passionate wails and percussion overload when the group headlines eight shows to kick off the new year, making their way across California, Rhode Island, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Illinois with the same energy that once fueled their humble beginnings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at the beginnings of the Hollywood studios and what the entertainment landscape is like today.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Other winners support their new beginnings with legal help, and job training in bicycle repairs and beauty.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In the end, these astrological narratives make 2026 a year of bold new beginnings and conscious leadership.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The best and the brightest, who come from all over for riches and new beginnings.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Ride the thrill of Hostile Design’s passionate wails and percussion overload when the group headlines eight shows to kick off the new year, making their way across California, Rhode Island, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Illinois with the same energy that once fueled their humble beginnings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Joe Reedy,
Denver Post,
26 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 yacht has even been nominated as a a finalist in two awards at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, taking place in February, offering the opportunity to catch one of the year’s most exciting events on one of the most exciting yacht launches of the last 12 months.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And even SpaceX, which is famously prolific and technically adept in launching people and satellites safely, has had a few hiccups — a tiny handful of Falcon 9 rocket launches or landings have failed over the past decade, requiring investigations that briefly grounded the fleet.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Beginnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginnings. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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