as in start
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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as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows
the beginning part of the book is a portrait of Europe on the eve of the World War I
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as in introductory
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
a course in beginning geology for nonscience majors
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as in commencing
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in starting
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in founding
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of beginning
Lucy Handley, Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Taylor has always had my back and has been the one kind of tossing me into the deep end from the beginning.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, with the injury to Sanders, Sauls to the Dolphins makes perfect sense for the beginning weeks of the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
Throughout the Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition are Gnoli’s quotidian observations, beginning with Striped Trousers (1969) and Curly Red Hair (1969).
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
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Noun
These archetypes have existed since the beginning of time.
—Lucy Handley, Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Taylor has always had my back and has been the one kind of tossing me into the deep end from the beginning.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
A lot of the dialogue existed and the crew had the beginning demos of the songs to work with.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, with the injury to Sanders, Sauls to the Dolphins makes perfect sense for the beginning weeks of the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Following the release of their fifth studio album Arirang on Friday, BTS is also set to embark on an 82-date world tour beginning April 9.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
Throughout the Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition are Gnoli’s quotidian observations, beginning with Striped Trousers (1969) and Curly Red Hair (1969).
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
Noun
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Bez Mbeng had 13 points, seven assists and six rebounds in his first career start.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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After a hot start to the weekend, temperatures are expected to continue rising in North Texas, bringing a little bit of summer into spring.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But diplomatic protocol ahead of a presidential visit to China usually sees either the US secretary of state or the national security advisor make a preparatory trip too, and that did not happen.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Before the performance, students participate in several preparatory rehearsals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sign up now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 25% off the regular course price of $127 (plus tax).—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Special access for Prime members Amazon is also adding a limited introductory benefit.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Various activities and entrance fees are covered with tickets starting at $55.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The show, from Studio Oymo and Human Films, will receive a €50,000 ($58,000) prize after defeating 15 other projects for the award, which was the founding premise of the entire Series Mania conference.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Watchmakers protect their founding narratives as intellectual property.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The team has been part of the IPL since its inception.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Giudice has been a central character on the show since its inception in 2009, and her sister-in-law and former enemy Gorga joined the cast initially in Season 3.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect approached the victims and asked for their gang affiliation before producing a firearm and opening fire.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Separately, a Cal Fire task force has issued preliminary recommendations in the wake of the inferno.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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