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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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
When early voting begins, the county typically publishes each polling location’s wait time on its website.
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Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Wicks, 26, begins spring training as part of the starting pitching depth mix that the Cubs expect to rely on over the course of the season.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
This is more than just noting when your period begins.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Training at Kempo Goju dojos typically begins around age 5, but all ages are accepted.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
The story begins in 2008, with best friends/musicians Johnson and Jay McCarrol desperately trying to score a gig at Toronto’s legendary club The Rivoli (footage is incorporated from the web series).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s statement comes ahead of William’s solo trip to Saudi Arabia, which begins on Monday and will last for three days.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Wicks, 26, begins spring training as part of the starting pitching depth mix that the Cubs expect to rely on over the course of the season.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
This is more than just noting when your period begins.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Training at Kempo Goju dojos typically begins around age 5, but all ages are accepted.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
The story begins in 2008, with best friends/musicians Johnson and Jay McCarrol desperately trying to score a gig at Toronto’s legendary club The Rivoli (footage is incorporated from the web series).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s statement comes ahead of William’s solo trip to Saudi Arabia, which begins on Monday and will last for three days.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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The planetary moonwalk commences on the 26th, twelve days after Valentine’s Day, and is plotting and sussing out the story, so beware of mishaps, missteps, unforeseen issues, travel delays, the resurrection of exes, and awkward moments.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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This season, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) commences at a dire moment for US multi-brand retail.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2026
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But as we’re ushered down a meandering trail, the entire atmosphere starts changing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The problem starts, though, when pricing isn't clearly disclosed upfront.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The show, a sort of elegy for Gen X, opens with a flash-forward to July 16, 1999, the final hours of Carolyn and John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Tulah opens later this year, stays will cost up to $2,700 per person per night, inclusive of all treatments and meals.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The jacquard design data maps the journey of the Wisteria sinensis plant, which originates from China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Then the notion of a singing contest arises, and life stirs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs initiates Energy Fuels as buy Goldman says the uranium company is executing well.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with radar, sensors, flashing lights that glint off the rotating acrylic cubes and real-time artificial intelligence that initiates dialogue with the viewer, the artwork is anything but static.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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