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
Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Jan. 2025
There are mini challenges, smaller assignments, at the beginning of the episode, while maxi challenges test contestants on several different skills.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 Jan. 2025
Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 31 July 2024
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
Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Quarterfinal Preview Big Ten rematch The CFP quarterfinals will return to traditional bowl sites, beginning on New Year’s Eve.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The artifacts are believed to have been hidden by an unknown source around 1939 at the beginning of World War II.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Jan. 2025
There are mini challenges, smaller assignments, at the beginning of the episode, while maxi challenges test contestants on several different skills.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Her high school diploma is just the beginning thanks to Santiago Canyon College program
Originally Published: July 31, 2024 at 11:15 a.m.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 31 July 2024
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
Verb
An analysis by the higher education consulting firm Ruffalo Noel Levitz, using the latest available census figures, now projects another drop in the number of 18-year-olds beginning in 2033, after a brief uptick.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Quarterfinal Preview Big Ten rematch The CFP quarterfinals will return to traditional bowl sites, beginning on New Year’s Eve.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginning
Noun
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After a rocky start to 2025, Wall Street is regaining its swing.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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So far, People’s March events for the Chicago area seem to be getting off to a chaotic start.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate sources of that water — three tanks each with a capacity of roughly 1 million gallons — were filled as a preparatory measure before the fires broke out, city authorities say.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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Among Muslim countries, Qatar makes sense on a logistical level because that is where all the preparatory work took place, including the brainstorming sessions that generated the office idea and the early meetings with the Taliban's leadership envoy.—
Michael Semple,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Jan. 2012
Adjective
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Her two other full-lengths, Happier Than Ever and Hit Me Hard and Soft, as well as her introductory EP Don’t Smile at Me, all continue to hold on as Americans buy and stream them constantly.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Free introductory classes will be offered from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and Feb. 23.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.—
Li Cohen,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Abigail Stuart, founding partner of Day One Strategy, with 20+ years in brand and market research, drives innovation and champions AI.—
Abigail Stuart,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by real events, the film is described as an epic fable about the founding leader of the Shaker Movement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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Arguably Formula 1’s most iconic race, the Principality has host a race each year since the world championship’s inception in 1950, save for 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Since its inception, the Center has expanded and will soon move its South Portland branch to a much larger space in nearby Westbrook.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The consequences of that billion-dollar settlement, which first saw preliminary approval by Judge Claudia Wilken of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in October, 2024, were of the utmost importance for Seemes.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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According to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather, the wildfires are the costliest in U.S. history, with the damage being valued between $135 billion and $150 billion.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Jan. 2025
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But elementary students might catch a glimpse of the news coverage or hear classmates talking about it.—
Tamekia Reece,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2025
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Since 2018, the Orange Bowl Media Center Makeover Project has helped modernize media centers at elementary and middle schools throughout the area.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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