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
Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
The guy hadn’t lined it up from the beginning of the song, and my mind went blank.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024
Jamie Haller started her brand during the beginning months of the pandemic in 2020.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The new sustainability reporting rules apply from financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2024.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Everyone has felt lucky to be a part of this show from the beginning.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
The guy hadn’t lined it up from the beginning of the song, and my mind went blank.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Maria is getting through the beginning part of the date by trying to make Joey drown out the sound of her own anxiety and Sydney is silently praying that Maria bursts into flames.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024
Jamie Haller started her brand during the beginning months of the pandemic in 2020.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Verb
Hahn held an early lead beginning on Election Day but the gap between her and Ishii had been narrowing with just under 400 votes separating the candidates after an update Monday.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The new sustainability reporting rules apply from financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2024.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
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Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Saros, despite a wobbly start for the Nashville Predators, is the country’s clear No. 1 guy.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Basically, those are college prep courses in history/social science, English, math, a foreign language, a laboratory science, visual and performing arts, and a college preparatory elective.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Whenever meteorologists begin mentioning a storm in the Gulf, Atlanta’s Office of Emergency Preparedness springs into preparatory action, Dickens said.Jane Thier, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
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Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, place your introductory $5 bet on Bucs vs. Chiefs or any other game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ritchey cited early signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, starting to increase this season as expected in Florida, which is called out at the top of this week's report.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s why companies that have already nailed ISO 9001 are starting to look beyond quality management.Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, the conversation around gender disparity in entrepreneurship and STEM has gained momentum, especially when data continues to show that only 18% of high-growth enterprises have at least one woman in their founding team, highlighting the urgent need for systematic change.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even Jeff still seems astonished to be in the presence of one of hip-hop’s founding innovators.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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It had been coupled with the men's tournament since its inception in 1991.Tim Baysinger, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Since its inception in 1971, Starbucks, which is 125th on the Fortune 500, has been headquartered near its original Pike Place store in Seattle.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Investigators searched the offices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud and money laundering, a French judicial source close to the investigation told NBC News.Nancy Ing, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In France, a preliminary investigation does not necessarily mean criminal charges are forthcoming or that a trial will occur.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Los Gatos Union School District’s Measure CC is a bond measure that would secure $163 million to improve school facilities at its elementary and middle schools.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy: This would become a neighborhood Montessori school for elementary students.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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