ABORNING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

aborning

adjective

Definition of aborning

as in nascent

beginning to come into existence the new governor will have to deal with the state's aborning fiscal crisis

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In a few moments, the nascent supernova will release as much energy as the sun will over its entire lifetime.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Emerging artists still see incredible value in these performances — and are hopeful that nascent online programming will offer a new alternative.

— Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of nascent

Adjective

Also, after the first round, each mini-game has a separate metagame, where one or more players have a secret goal to meet without getting caught.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or members of his inner circle since the Assad family’s five decades in power came to an end 20 months ago.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of first

Adjective

Yet people in Venezuela saw few indications of an incipient transition.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Nolan, who also wrote the screenplay, cuts between Ulysses’ trials and Telemachus’ travels through the Ionian isles to find out whether his father is still alive – a matter of some importance both to his incipient manhood and to Penelope back home.

— Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Definition of incipient

Adjective

This follows an initial €46 million bid also being turned down, despite Rodri agreeing to join the Catalans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
An initial compensation of 1 million baht (about $30,166) has been approved for six of the deceased victims, the statement said.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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