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
Lisa Respers France, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
How Wisconsin's Sweet Take on the Old-Fashioned Elevated it to State Cocktail Status
Thanks to its apocryphal beginnings and statewide brand loyalty, the brandy old-fashioned is the Badger State's go-to cocktail.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 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
John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
For example, if one of their partners wanted to better advertise to people beginning to train for a marathon, Dick’s could identify those shoppers and share helpful data.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Directed by James Gunn, the Man of Steel is shown bloodied by a crash landing at the beginning of the trailer before he’s rescued by his super-cute superpup, Krypto.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
How Wisconsin's Sweet Take on the Old-Fashioned Elevated it to State Cocktail Status
Thanks to its apocryphal beginnings and statewide brand loyalty, the brandy old-fashioned is the Badger State's go-to cocktail.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 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
Instead, great leaders lead by inspiring their teams, beginning with being loud and proud about their own vulnerabilities.
—John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
For example, if one of their partners wanted to better advertise to people beginning to train for a marathon, Dick’s could identify those shoppers and share helpful data.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
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The highly skilled and versatile Baker has recorded 142 tackles (88 solo), two sacks and three passes defensed in 14 starts this season.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Freshman shooting guard Juan Cranford Jr. paced Saint Francis with 21 points – his fifth consecutive start of reaching double figures in that category – and grabbed two rebounds.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Now, Sotheby’s is teaming up with the artist’s estate to stage a sale that will bring Christo’s preparatory sketches for the work to market.Angelica Villa for ARTNews, Robb Report, 12 July 2021
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The ultimate goal of any preparatory practice is to get an accountable human thinking about the situation and planning in advance.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Time is also starting to tick for other players.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Viking cruises spur the project Viking in 2022 began using Milwaukee as a turnaround site for its Great Lakes cruises — with trips starting or ending here.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beginning in baseball, Dick held an integral role in founding the first American soccer league and through several iterations, aiding Atlanta United’s success in MLS.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jack Hanley, its founding dealer, then relocated the gallery to San Francisco in 1990 and changed its name to the current one.Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now, Amir Efrati at The Information notes that Google is trying to recover some of that market and attention from OpenAI, which has been dominant in-AI powered search since its inception.John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since its inception, 86 partners including retailers, freight carriers, logistics providers, port operators, and trade associations have been sharing data to provide a more holistic view of trade, identifying trends, strengths, and weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain and infrastructure.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The reporters were told that this was just a preliminary taxi test, with the first flight still in the future.David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Russian news agency Interfax reported that both pilots died in the crash, citing a preliminary assessment by emergency workers at the scene.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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This event took place at Global Education Academy, predominantly serving Latino students, where 400 elementary and middle school students were given toys, meals, and artist merchandise.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
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The International Baccalaureate curriculum at Jones encourages the elementary students there to use a global perspective in education through respect, inquiry, growth and service, according to the district.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginning. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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