first step

NOUN

debut

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appearance beginning inauguration introduction launching opener presentation

STRONG

admission bow entrance entree entrée graduating graduation incoming initiation

WEAK

coming out coming out party

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

WEAK

closing finale

NOUN

foot in the door

Synonyms

WEAK

access means of access opening wedge point of entry

NOUN

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

WEAK

alpha arrival coming day one flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

WEAK

stop

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This latest triumph is simply part of the evolutionary process and the first step towards winning back-to-back World Cup titles.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It is the first step in a review process before the final risk values are adopted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The first step is more public funding, structured to maximize its power to encourage generic drug repurposing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Finding Toba ash at an archaeological site is only the first step.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

When he took his first step in Rio Luna, he crunched on brittle earth.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

first step

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