as in beginning
the point at which something begins
was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement
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Recent Examples of genesis
The genesis of Stevenson senior Olivia Spieth’s water polo career came not in the water but on top of it.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Ironically, the war in Ukraine, Putin’s pet project, is the genesis for most of the trouble.
—Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The genesis of our work began during the (COVID-19) pandemic, where the need was understood but there was a disconnect in bringing us together to do it.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Skirball Cultural Center‘s latest exhibit takes on the genesis of Punk rock in the 1970s, and traces its rise from the UK to New York and Los Angeles.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Ironically, the war in Ukraine, Putin’s pet project, is the genesis for most of the trouble.
—Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The genesis of our work began during the (COVID-19) pandemic, where the need was understood but there was a disconnect in bringing us together to do it.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Skirball Cultural Center‘s latest exhibit takes on the genesis of Punk rock in the 1970s, and traces its rise from the UK to New York and Los Angeles.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genesis
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Parts of the Dolphin Expressway are scheduled to close at the beginning of the weekend for construction work, the Florida Department of Transportation said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Instead, the Senate is expected to vote on two partisan bills and defeat them both — essentially guaranteeing that many who buy their health insurance on the ACA marketplaces see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But from its inception, the country has been aggressive and expansionist, seizing land from its Indigenous population, paying off some European powers while menacing others.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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According to the report, both men fell ill after spending time outdoors, one playing golf at five courses in Alameda and Contra Costa counties within 14 days of the onset of his symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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She was cut during training camp From the onset of training camp, Dastrup impressed Finglass and Trammell with her showmanship.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Don't be surprised if and when Berrios is traded this winter to get a fresh start to pitch in a rotation.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City will feel a chilly start to the week, but a quick burst of warmth — and an abrupt cold snap — could shake up the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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Harvard graduates celebrate at their commencement ceremony on May 29, 2025.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The advisory search committee tabbed Hughes -- who was recently selected as the university's 2025 Outstanding Alumna and honored during spring commencement -- during a meeting last week, according to the University of Arkansas System.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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Digestive Issues Pre-workout ingredients like L-citrulline, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG), caffeine, and niacin can all irritate your digestive tract.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Germany’s bid to build one of the world’s most advanced uncrewed solar aircraft has just taken a major leap forward, after the German Aerospace Center (DLR) revealed that HAP-alpha has successfully completed a full suite of ground tests.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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That's a launch pad that stability settles down in.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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No one wants to see your cheesy hard launch or romantic weekend upstate on Instagram anymore.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Genesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genesis. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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