as in beginning
the point at which something begins
this seemed like a good program at its inception, but it isn't working out as planned
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Recent Examples of inception
The program delivers real results Since its inception, more than 800,000 appliance models have earned Energy Star certification based on the criteria for their type of product.
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Magali A. Delmas, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Some pointed to the populist economic message that propelled Trump back into the Oval Office, even though the CFPB — itself a byproduct of populist frustrations churned up by the 2008 financial crisis — has drawn GOP ire since its inception.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC news, 11 June 2025
Since its inception, 189 designers have received mentoring and a total of more than $7.7 million in support.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Mulaney, a longtime fan who had listened to the podcast since its inception, repeatedly congratulated Maron on making the choice to go out on his own terms.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2025
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Magali A. Delmas, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Some pointed to the populist economic message that propelled Trump back into the Oval Office, even though the CFPB — itself a byproduct of populist frustrations churned up by the 2008 financial crisis — has drawn GOP ire since its inception.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC news, 11 June 2025
Since its inception, 189 designers have received mentoring and a total of more than $7.7 million in support.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Mulaney, a longtime fan who had listened to the podcast since its inception, repeatedly congratulated Maron on making the choice to go out on his own terms.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inception
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Only Part of It Hails From Ingolstadt At the beginning of the 1990s, both Audi and Porsche needed help.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Setting realistic expectations from the very beginning will create more meaningful relationships with clients that are built on trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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As commencement ceremonies celebrate the promise of a new generation of graduates, one question looms: will AI make their education pointless?—
Erik Otárola-Castillo,
Time,
7 June 2025
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In a commencement ceremony in the Mustang Field, families and friends cheered as the graduates walked across the stage, marking the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Despite a tentative start, shale gas is now a growing part of the plan.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hawkins will begin the transition into the new position in June with a July 1 official start date.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Making moves after learning is just as critical as learning from the onset.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Alex’s attorney, Jim Griffin, revealed that the grieving husband and father was considered a person of interest from the onset of the authorities’ investigation into the murders.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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SpaceX's record for reusing a Falcon 9 first stage stands at 28 launches.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
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Ghani noted how over 70,000 members have been with Prime since its initial launch in 2005.—
Natalie Berg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Her story illustrates the power of prioritizing estate planning alpha.—
John Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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By contrast, decreases in alpha and beta brain waves signal mental fatigue.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inception. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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