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
Wealth has been one of the fastest-growing areas within Carlyle, raising more than $60 billion since inception and nearly doubling the segment assets under management in two years.
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Leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Previously, the annual Legends of Surfing Invitational has accumulated $12 million for cancer research since its inception.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Since its inception in 2010, the celebrity charity event has raised over $30 million to go toward pediatric cancer efforts, including research and talent, according to its website.
—Taiwo Balogun, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The franchise has been at its current Mile High site since its inception in 1960 and has played in two different stadiums there, including the current Empower Field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
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Leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Previously, the annual Legends of Surfing Invitational has accumulated $12 million for cancer research since its inception.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Since its inception in 2010, the celebrity charity event has raised over $30 million to go toward pediatric cancer efforts, including research and talent, according to its website.
—Taiwo Balogun, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The franchise has been at its current Mile High site since its inception in 1960 and has played in two different stadiums there, including the current Empower Field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inception
Noun
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The beginning of the evening was marked by an intimate performance on behalf of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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And targeting, torturing, and murdering political opponents, rivals, and critics have marked the conflict since its beginning.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The University of Southern California said security concerns prompted it to cancel the commencement speech of its 2024 valedictorian, who was an outspoken advocate for Palestinians, according to The Associated Press.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bastian often mentions this experience in commencement speeches to encourage graduates that their futures are unlimited.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the 0-1 start is not ideal.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bergert had previously allowed three runs or fewer in each of his 13 major-league starts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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New York — Two key reports released Thursday showed the US economy may be in a state of early-onset stagflation — a toxic one-two punch of slow economic growth and rising prices.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas Gamow had a scheme that the elements of the periodic table were forged in an early, hot, nucleosynthetic state shortly after the onset of the hot Big Bang, Hoyle claimed, correctly mind you, that the nuclear physics simply wouldn’t work out.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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During September, nationwide organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI and 988 Lifeline launch initiatives to raise awareness and take action for suicide prevention.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive interview, the rapper and actress opens up about navigating menopause and announces the launch of the new WeightWatchers for Menopause campaign, a holistic program to help women during the natural transition.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ability to shorten the distance between data, decision and execution will define who captures alpha, manages risk dynamically and earns trust with every trade.—
Ashok Reddy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In eukaryotes, two versions of the protein, alpha and beta tubulin, snap together.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inception. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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