1
as in commences
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 starts
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in establishes
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 begins
His involvement begins and ends with his coverage.
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Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Goldschmied begins to collaborate with Gap as a consultant—a relationship that would continue until 2000.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Both groups plan to work with community rapid response networks if ICE begins detaining people, and to connect them with lawyers if needed.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The bill begins with a list of Congressional findings that generally describe the precariat, including contributions to income volatility and obstacles to upward mobility.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Whether the good times will last once the high season begins is the question.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Monroe flicks the mic and begins.
—Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
Emmy nominations voting begins on June 11.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Goldschmied begins to collaborate with Gap as a consultant—a relationship that would continue until 2000.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Both groups plan to work with community rapid response networks if ICE begins detaining people, and to connect them with lawyers if needed.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The bill begins with a list of Congressional findings that generally describe the precariat, including contributions to income volatility and obstacles to upward mobility.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Whether the good times will last once the high season begins is the question.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Monroe flicks the mic and begins.
—Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
Emmy nominations voting begins on June 11.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction commences on the 67,500-capacity facility, which will be next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of downtown Cleveland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Falling back to the pack and seven points shy of San Jose, which won 4-1 at BMO Stadium on Sunday, LAFC has seen its recent MLS stumbles coincide with advancing to a two-leg CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which commences Wednesday at BMO Stadium and ends May 6 in Toluca, Mexico.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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When wildfire smoke rolls in, the rush to buy a hepa air purifier starts within hours.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The virus starts with flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting/diarrhea and loss of appetite.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In addition to the weekly shows and game coverage, the partnership also establishes a joint year-round collaboration focused on community initiatives that serve Southern California.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This establishes a safe zone called the Learned Homing Area.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Although the new Hollywood Casino Aurora is getting all new tables, some of the slot machines are being brought over from the downtown location, which is set to close around 14 days before the new casino opens, according to Moore.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The story opens when Hana Ishikawa inherits the shop only to find both her father and the shop’s most precious acquisition are missing.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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The phrase actually originates from a speech by 19th-century Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) leader Charles Stewart Parnell.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Eastern Alabama and northwest Georgia share a river system that originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows through both states on the way to Mobile Bay.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The dread that surrounds the personal statement typically arises from the daunting image of the blank screen.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Another risk arises when the assets backing a reinsurer’s promises cannot be easily sold to pay claims.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Needham initiates QuickLogic Corporation as buy Needham says the semis company has revenue upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The state often initiates the national discussion on issues such as environmental protection, fair working conditions, and minority rights, which, in turn, triggers parallel efforts or counterefforts elsewhere in the country.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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