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
The drones are programmed not to fly over 200 feet and to return to their charging station on their own when the battery level begins to get low.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Notifications will be sent 48 hours before the purchase time slot begins, with the last batch coming as late as April 4.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Now the cycle that has repeated for the better part of two decades begins again for Tiger Woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Early voting begins Tuesday, March 24.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Notifications will be sent 48 hours before the purchase time slot begins, with the last batch coming as late as April 4.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Now the cycle that has repeated for the better part of two decades begins again for Tiger Woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Early voting begins Tuesday, March 24.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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But the Passover Seder also commences the 50-day historical journey to Mount Sinai, the metaphorical site where the Jewish people received the Torah, the laws and traditions that gave shape to their journey, their culture and societal structure.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer starts right at your front door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ordinance establishes June 2 as the hearing date for the City Council to decide whether to approve the assessment fee increase.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The agreement also establishes a $1 million family care benefit fund and professional development fund of at least $2,500 per year for each faculty member.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Mexican, a Dallas restaurant that Unesco named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world, opens April 7 on Brickell Key with more than 10,000 square feet of space and room for over 330 diners.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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His visit to Monaco is only his second outside Italy, but opens what is expected to be a busy year of travel.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, security researchers have suspected that LeakBase originates from Russia, suggesting that its administrators remain free.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 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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This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.—
March 25,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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In reality, the IRS typically initiates contact by mail, especially for tax balance issues or enforcement actions.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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William Blair initiates nLIGHT as outperform William Blair said in its initiation of nLIGHT that the laser company has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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