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
November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
After that, bone breakdown gradually begins to outpace bone formation, particularly with aging and hormonal changes.
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Do try and go to the restroom before service begins.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
After six months, the flavor begins to diminish.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.
—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
—
Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
After that, bone breakdown gradually begins to outpace bone formation, particularly with aging and hormonal changes.
—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Do try and go to the restroom before service begins.
—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
After six months, the flavor begins to diminish.
—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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The Women’s Super League transfer window commences one day after the Premier League’s, on Tuesday, June 16.
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For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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This establishes a baseline for each user by monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels and other physiological signals during sleep over a seven-day period.
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The City Council’s vote formally establishes the partnership, making Morelia Sacramento’s newest sister city.
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates.
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The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.
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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.
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As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
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Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
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Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Piper Sandler initiates Connect Biopharma as overweight Piper said shares of the biotech company have more room to run.
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