as in beginning
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1
as in jumping
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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2
as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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3
as in activating
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in commencing
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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5
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in launching
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment
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Recent Examples of starting
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The starting lineup — Thomas, Runyan, Schmitz, Mauigoa and Eluemunor — is locked in.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Charles produces off the bench Charles has seen her minutes get cut since she was taken out of the starting lineup for Cecilia Zandalasini.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for Friday night's series opener at the Chicago White Sox.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
An undrafted player out of Texas State, Brewer worked his way into the starting lineup after signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2020.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The rest of the starting lineup — Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart — shot 11-of-25 throughout the night as Brunson went 11-of-25 from the field in the 115-111 Game 3 loss.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Nick Torrence entered the season hoping to be in the starting lineup for Geneva.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Plus, two younger backups in guard Kai Shinholster and forward Grayson Grove, who was thrust into the starting lineup after Crocker-Johnson’s foot injury ended his season in February.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile, police cut off traffic going east on Olympic Boulevard starting at Ardmore Avenue.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Atlanta's starting five was also a total buzzsaw.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Francesco Carta/Getty Images Debt has become an increasingly difficult issue to ignore recently, and that's particularly true for millions of older Americans who are entering or will soon be starting retirement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
For people inside the industry, the path forward is starting to feel inevitable.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Alchemist Kitchen spins food business gold Several of the businesses identified are graduates of the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA), a 12-week business training course that teaches the basics of starting a food business.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The Dodgers’ night began to get uncomfortable starting with the fifth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The five-episode series will surface Sundays starting June 14 on Peacock, YouTube and TikTok and via clips on Instagram.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Adjective
While Reaves returned for the conference semifinals, Doncic was unable to recover in time to rejoin the starting lineup at any point in the postseason after suffering a hamstring injury late in the regular season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
The starting lineup — Thomas, Runyan, Schmitz, Mauigoa and Eluemunor — is locked in.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Charles produces off the bench Charles has seen her minutes get cut since she was taken out of the starting lineup for Cecilia Zandalasini.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for Friday night's series opener at the Chicago White Sox.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
An undrafted player out of Texas State, Brewer worked his way into the starting lineup after signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2020.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The rest of the starting lineup — Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart — shot 11-of-25 throughout the night as Brunson went 11-of-25 from the field in the 115-111 Game 3 loss.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Nick Torrence entered the season hoping to be in the starting lineup for Geneva.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Plus, two younger backups in guard Kai Shinholster and forward Grayson Grove, who was thrust into the starting lineup after Crocker-Johnson’s foot injury ended his season in February.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile, police cut off traffic going east on Olympic Boulevard starting at Ardmore Avenue.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Atlanta's starting five was also a total buzzsaw.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Francesco Carta/Getty Images Debt has become an increasingly difficult issue to ignore recently, and that's particularly true for millions of older Americans who are entering or will soon be starting retirement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
For people inside the industry, the path forward is starting to feel inevitable.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Alchemist Kitchen spins food business gold Several of the businesses identified are graduates of the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA), a 12-week business training course that teaches the basics of starting a food business.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The Dodgers’ night began to get uncomfortable starting with the fifth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The five-episode series will surface Sundays starting June 14 on Peacock, YouTube and TikTok and via clips on Instagram.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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After his beginning years in the cafe, Trygar has since moved to the maintenance department and has been responsible for taking care some of Kennywood's iconic rides like the Racer, the Log Jammer, and the Merry Go Round.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The band joins Yellowcard for the Up Up Down Down Tour, a 27-date spring outing with Plain White T’s beginning May 6 in Atlanta and concluding June 20 in Springfield, Massachusetts.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Nonprofit Kiss the Ground's latest survey reveals significant growth in regenerative agriculture awareness, jumping from 7% to 13% in a year, with one in four Americans now familiar with the term.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Sprinting entails pushing off with your feet and abruptly activating your calf muscles.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The genial ginger singer-songwriter returned to North America June 13 with a run commencing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival is around the corner, commencing May 13 with the opening ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in the south of France.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Features such as surface roughness and protruding fibers create more sites where particles can stick to the outer surface rather than passing through.—
Sumit Mandal,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Since launching in October, the machine has featured more than 80 artists and nearly 3,000 pieces of artwork.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The cut quickly climbed to the top space in early June after launching on the list in late February.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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