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 Johnson Products Company — which would later go on to manufacture Ultra Sheen, Classy Curl, Curly Perm and men’s cologne line Black Tie — was made from humble beginnings, grit and a revolutionary product idea. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Since its 2011 beginnings, the women’s competition has crowned just two other champs besides Sudo. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The beginnings of a beer queen Groom is a jane-of-all-trades farm girl from Stockton. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Roberts has an American Dream story - from his beginnings in an orphanage in South Korea. — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Here's to family, friendship, new beginnings, and making the most beautiful memories yet. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 The beginnings of modern Miami Early American settlers attempted to establish plantations along the Miami River, though many failed to prosper. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Duncan Davitt’s first newspaper assignment How Duncan first got into writing for his parents’ newspaper has multiple beginnings. — Alex Zietlow july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The success of the industry is also largely thanks to the beginnings of commercialization and decades of venture capital and defense funding that propelled the market forward. — Amanda McMaster, Fortune, 30 June 2026

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Freeling is clearly the long-term play, but for at least Week 1, Walker makes as much sense as anyone, particularly with the Panthers’ tendency to get off to slow starts during the Young-Canales era.

— MIKE KAYE, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
The brain-squeezing rush of those starts is nearly indescribable.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 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

Definition of onsets

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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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According to Parsons, this will support the bank’s forecast for four commercial launches this year and 1,588 flights in 2031.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 15 July 2026
As Rocket Lab continues with regular launches of its workhorse small-lift Electron rocket, development of Neutron has carried on in the background, progressing toward a possible debut later this year.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2026

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