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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
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Gerrymandering as a practice goes back to the beginnings of the republic—the term comes from maps drawn under Governor Elbridge Gerry in 1812.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Radev’s beginnings Radev, 62, was born in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria, and his early career was dedicated to military service.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
During the seven- or eight-month process of editing a movie, there are often different approaches to endings and to beginnings as well.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
With beginnings such as those, the Red Sox needed a miracle to take the second game of the long-weekend quartet.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
New beginnings surround your home, family, and emotional foundation during the Aries new moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
An intimate portrait of abstract painter Guggi that traces his journey from humble Irish beginnings—with friends Bono and Gavin Friday—through his post-punk phase and toward international acclaim as an uncompromising artist.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Golden Hour Designs has come a long way since its humble beginnings, Jensen said.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Gerrymandering as a practice goes back to the beginnings of the republic—the term comes from maps drawn under Governor Elbridge Gerry in 1812.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Radev’s beginnings Radev, 62, was born in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria, and his early career was dedicated to military service.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
During the seven- or eight-month process of editing a movie, there are often different approaches to endings and to beginnings as well.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
With beginnings such as those, the Red Sox needed a miracle to take the second game of the long-weekend quartet.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
New beginnings surround your home, family, and emotional foundation during the Aries new moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
An intimate portrait of abstract painter Guggi that traces his journey from humble Irish beginnings—with friends Bono and Gavin Friday—through his post-punk phase and toward international acclaim as an uncompromising artist.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Golden Hour Designs has come a long way since its humble beginnings, Jensen said.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
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Roony has spent the season in Yamal’s shadow, making just eight starts.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cole, meanwhile, is two starts into his assignment following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 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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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
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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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Since that original Allure story was published, the beauty industry has only seen 7% growth in launches of refillable products, a recent Mintel report found.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The launches were made during a 90-minute event in Beijing ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, where automakers are expected to showcase next-generation EVs and connected technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Beginnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginnings. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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