as in starts
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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Recent Examples of beginnings
This is an exciting year of new beginnings and adventures.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The clog, defined by its wooden sole, has humble beginnings.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
The beginnings of Shields and Henchy's love story read like a rom-com.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The bottle is also embossed with the flag of Depp’s island, made up of the tattoos on his body like a skull to serve as a reminder to live fully, a lightning bolt to symbolize enduring friendship, the number three to represent new beginnings and three hearts represent the loves of his life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Her distinctly unglamorous performance spans Martin’s small-town West Virginia beginnings to a professional career shadowed by her abusive manager-turned-husband (Ben Foster).
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
New beginnings call for wrapping up loose ends.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.
—James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Rose has to shed her former self, find her strength and realize there will be new beginnings.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The clog, defined by its wooden sole, has humble beginnings.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
The beginnings of Shields and Henchy's love story read like a rom-com.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The bottle is also embossed with the flag of Depp’s island, made up of the tattoos on his body like a skull to serve as a reminder to live fully, a lightning bolt to symbolize enduring friendship, the number three to represent new beginnings and three hearts represent the loves of his life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Her distinctly unglamorous performance spans Martin’s small-town West Virginia beginnings to a professional career shadowed by her abusive manager-turned-husband (Ben Foster).
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
New beginnings call for wrapping up loose ends.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Sporks have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Rhode Island, and as the traveler’s preferred eating utensil, they’re destined to go ever further.
—James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Rose has to shed her former self, find her strength and realize there will be new beginnings.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
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But the competitive juices he’s known for remain flowing, as his 23XI Racing team sits atop the 2026 NASCAR Cup standings thanks to the four wins Tyler Reddick has already put through in seven starts.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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After 20 starts at a rookie and 17 last season, all but one of Jaquez’s appearances this season have come in reserve amid this bounce-back from a sophomore slump for the 2024 first-team All-Rookie selection.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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The incident permanently changed how NASA evaluates weather for launches.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the engines start up and the booster ignites, umbilical separation, or the disconnecting of power cables and fuel lines, will take place — the last step before the rocket launches.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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