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
What begins as self-expression could become real opportunity.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Now, the Clippers’ work begins with the clarity of a valuable short-term asset rather than a long-term asset.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 11 May 2026
And suddenly, a condition that may have once felt manageable begins to collide with a life that has far less flexibility.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Stewie’s miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable…until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
My journey begins in the buzzing capital of Kampala.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Seated at a desk, the girl smiles, then looks down and begins to write in a notebook.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The runway begins a stone’s throw from the edge of the highway.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Now, the Clippers’ work begins with the clarity of a valuable short-term asset rather than a long-term asset.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 11 May 2026
And suddenly, a condition that may have once felt manageable begins to collide with a life that has far less flexibility.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Stewie’s miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable…until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
My journey begins in the buzzing capital of Kampala.
—Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Seated at a desk, the girl smiles, then looks down and begins to write in a notebook.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The runway begins a stone’s throw from the edge of the highway.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 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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Last month, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick teamed up to share an emotional and historic win at the Zurich Classic before Alex recorded back-to-back top 10 finishes in his first two solo PGA Tour starts.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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When that structure exists, the organization stops reacting and starts operating strategically.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 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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The site also includes a seven-day forecast, outage maps, preparation tips and information about community resource centers that PG&E opens during shutoffs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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One door closes and another opens.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 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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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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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.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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The same problem arises with generational generalizations.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The problem arises when anger becomes a fixation and gets out of control.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 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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Citigroup initiates NextDecade Corp at buy Citi said the LNG company has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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