1
as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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2
as in to start
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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3
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of begin
Skaters from ages 3 to 57 performed, with one skater, age 73, dropping out before the show began, said Marybeth Stone, Northbrook Park District marketing coordinator.
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
On-track action begins Thursday at North Wilkesboro with the zMAX CARS Tour race.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
As tax season concludes and the federal budget reconciliation process begins, Congress is staring at a massive opportunity to deliver critical support to millions of American families by expanding and strengthening the Child Tax Credit.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
According to reports, Lethal Weapon actor is due to begin filming his Passion Of The Christ sequel The Resurrection Of The Christ in Italy this summer.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
On-track action begins Thursday at North Wilkesboro with the zMAX CARS Tour race.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
As tax season concludes and the federal budget reconciliation process begins, Congress is staring at a massive opportunity to deliver critical support to millions of American families by expanding and strengthening the Child Tax Credit.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
According to reports, Lethal Weapon actor is due to begin filming his Passion Of The Christ sequel The Resurrection Of The Christ in Italy this summer.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begin
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Indeed, the pricing-in may commence prior to the earnings disclosure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Law will star as Siegfried and Garfield will star as Roy, with production set to commence in the fall.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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This is where strategic thinking becomes impactful, as leaders start operating collectively with others to redefine what is possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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All of those accomplishments, however, paled in personal significance to what the Dodgers’ starting catcher did.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Bullpen roles are being established Much was made about the Cardinals’ relief woes in April, and for good reason.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Perry’s Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Despite flirtations with being a professional clarinet player, dabbling in multiple majors at UCF and an early park gig selling fish food, Polk today is executive vice president and general manager of Epic Universe, the first theme park to open in Orlando in a generation.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Obsidian originated from a geological formation known as the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, spanning 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the west to east coasts in central Mexico, the study authors noted.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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But in other rituals, choice cuts were left raw for the gods, a display that proved to the gods where the meat originated.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 May 2025
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In this context, Comité Colbert initiated the creation of a European association of national luxury associations in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Sweden.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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That allows the Sky to utilize their bigs to initiate actions at the perimeter, such as dribble handoffs that create options for guards to cut, shoot or set up a new screen.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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This lack of control arises from the sense that nothing will change.—
Woodrie Burich,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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President Trump’s intermediary deals with China and the U.K. have done little to convince Jamie Dimon that market volatility arising out of White House tariff policy is over.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
16 May 2025
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Merlin founded the Perpetual Path Foundation, whose goal is to create quality financial education content for students.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The program was founded by Mary Jane Hender, a reading specialist with a doctorate in education, and the Rev. Gordon Butcher, a Presbyterian minister and reading activist.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Begin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begin. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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