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
The guide is famous for its Michelin Star restaurant ratings, which began in Europe in 1926.
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Advertisement 160 scientists in 23 countries compiled the latest data and literature on the topic, and found that, in the years since launching the report in 2023, reefs around the world have begun passing their thermal tipping point.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, Roberts said Ohtani’s swing decision issues began with the matchups.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Advertisement 160 scientists in 23 countries compiled the latest data and literature on the topic, and found that, in the years since launching the report in 2023, reefs around the world have begun passing their thermal tipping point.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, Roberts said Ohtani’s swing decision issues began with the matchups.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begin
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Standing in for the franchise’s original hometown of Fernfield is Fort Langley, British Columbia, where production recently commenced.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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After 2029 the moon will pass south of the Pleiades until the next series commences in 2042.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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During his own speech, Sean asked Leaper to name KU’s backfield that started the 1961 Bluebonnet Bowl.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Protect the football, establish balance early, and reduce penalties.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Democrats in Congress are withholding their votes on a government spending bill to demand that Republicans extend these subsidies, which lower the cost of insurance for people who buy their own health care coverage in marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Buds will fail to open properly, and some of the canes will have multitudes of thorns.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Photos of veterans and their biographies will be displayed at the center of the park and a color guard will open the event.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The fruit originated in temperate regions of the world like Europe and Asia, where wild species were cultivated thousands of years ago.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Crucially for The Traitors distributor All3Media International, the show, which was originated in the Netherlands and made there on a modest budget, registered significant moments on both sides of the pond.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Nunez said the firefighters quickly initiated rescue operations and freed two of the occupants from the car.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, reports emerged that the NFL has officially initiated a review into the application of the concussion protocol for Dart's injury, an investigation that will be conducted jointly by the NFL and the NFLPA, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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And with those sightings arose… The Life of an AI Theory.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The same concern arises with jewelry, which is also a traditional way of holding gold.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to its website, the popular pizza chain, which was founded in 1971, operates 61 restaurants in Illinois, six in Indiana, two in Indiana and two in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unrivaled was co-founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Begin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begin. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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