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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4
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
Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
His presence in the starting lineup is critical at a very thin center back position.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
That trio was in the starting lineup against tough Atlanta lefty Chris Sale.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Brown’s absence Friday pushed Baylor Scheierman into the starting lineup and ended Jordan Walsh’s string of six consecutive healthy DNPs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
On one hand, while neither is considered anything close to a plus defender, the balance of the starting lineup does present that, when counting Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Their starting lineup spaces the floor, with former Washington State leading scorer Charlisse Leger-Walker as a fifth option.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond those two additions, the starting lineup will remain the same, with the team’s best three linemen over the past two years returning.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Neon opens the film in New York and Los Angeles on April 10, with a nationwide release starting April 17.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
But the numbers dipped dramatically in the Duke game, starting just 1-for-18 from 3 before UConn finished the game with four makes on its last five attempts, including the 35-foot jumper from Braylon Mullins to pull off the improbable comeback in the final second.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
What’s your advice for someone starting a business?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Medications like naltrexone can reduce heavy drinking and cravings, and research shows that starting treatment in the emergency department can improve quality of life.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Nets are 18-58 with six games left, starting Friday against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center, and the final stretch has become a mix of survival, evaluation and opportunity.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Height could take over for former starting defensive end Rashan Gary if things work out for the Packers.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
His presence in the starting lineup is critical at a very thin center back position.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
That trio was in the starting lineup against tough Atlanta lefty Chris Sale.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Brown’s absence Friday pushed Baylor Scheierman into the starting lineup and ended Jordan Walsh’s string of six consecutive healthy DNPs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
On one hand, while neither is considered anything close to a plus defender, the balance of the starting lineup does present that, when counting Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Their starting lineup spaces the floor, with former Washington State leading scorer Charlisse Leger-Walker as a fifth option.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond those two additions, the starting lineup will remain the same, with the team’s best three linemen over the past two years returning.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Even amid this buzz, however, the cracks are starting to show.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Neon opens the film in New York and Los Angeles on April 10, with a nationwide release starting April 17.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
But the numbers dipped dramatically in the Duke game, starting just 1-for-18 from 3 before UConn finished the game with four makes on its last five attempts, including the 35-foot jumper from Braylon Mullins to pull off the improbable comeback in the final second.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
What’s your advice for someone starting a business?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Medications like naltrexone can reduce heavy drinking and cravings, and research shows that starting treatment in the emergency department can improve quality of life.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Nets are 18-58 with six games left, starting Friday against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center, and the final stretch has become a mix of survival, evaluation and opportunity.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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Dugger served as a backup through the beginning portion of the season before being dealt to the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The video, which circulated on social media Friday, shows three men wearing white shirts and black pants jumping out of a car beside a field in southwestern Iran.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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These spaces and events are activating an intergenerational, community consciousness and conversation.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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After all, with several planets in Aries activating your partnership sector, important conversations and turning points are almost inevitable in this area of your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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What started as a fringe of far-right mothers has seen its interests collide with a presidential administration that embraces and amplifies their message, launching the group into a new level of influence in public policy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The next day, the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, launching the country into war.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead of getting a kickstart on redetermination, which would have started in July under the initial bill, redeterminations will begin in 2027.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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