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
On-site Hawaiian cultural programming helps visitors connect with the islands' history and culture, and the complimentary Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Experience that begins with a traditional sunrise chant is not to be missed.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Each aircraft launches autonomously, carries out reconnaissance and target acquisition tasks, then returns to the vehicle or installation for capture and recharging before the next sortie begins.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 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
The journey begins in Boston, where travelers can step back in time along the Freedom Trail, stopping at landmarks like Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
An office mandate forces an hour of aesthetic labor before the day even begins.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The agreement is expected to be signed Friday in Switzerland, but experts at GasBuddy say the next few days will be very telling, especially if traffic begins moving in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Denver Public Schools will prohibit all students from using cellphones during school hours when the 2026-27 academic year begins in August.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The tour begins at Dos Lokos in Westport, crosses the state line to Cortadito Cuban Cafe in Kansas City, Kansas, weaves to Tacos Valentina in the Crossroads, Union Station and back to party at the Mexican sports bar.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Each aircraft launches autonomously, carries out reconnaissance and target acquisition tasks, then returns to the vehicle or installation for capture and recharging before the next sortie begins.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 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
The journey begins in Boston, where travelers can step back in time along the Freedom Trail, stopping at landmarks like Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
An office mandate forces an hour of aesthetic labor before the day even begins.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The agreement is expected to be signed Friday in Switzerland, but experts at GasBuddy say the next few days will be very telling, especially if traffic begins moving in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Denver Public Schools will prohibit all students from using cellphones during school hours when the 2026-27 academic year begins in August.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The tour begins at Dos Lokos in Westport, crosses the state line to Cortadito Cuban Cafe in Kansas City, Kansas, weaves to Tacos Valentina in the Crossroads, Union Station and back to party at the Mexican sports bar.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 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.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Guests also love the daily tradition that starts by the fireplace in the main lobby, processes to a ceremonial firing of a replica 19th-century cannon on the edge of Mobile Bay, and finishes with light bites back at the hotel.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Potassium uptake actually starts about 2 weeks before the first flowers are visible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Though working with Remote Employee®, the business still sets the schedule, provides the training, establishes key performance indicators (KPIs), and manages the employee’s day-to-day performance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Season 3 opens with the Battle of the Gullet, the largest naval battle in the history of Westeros, and the moment that the Dance of Dragons kicks off in earnest.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The student-run Yale Summer Cabaret opens its summer season dance/theater adaptation by TImothy Hartel of Euripides’ ever-popular tragedy about the god Dionysus descending to Earth and causing all kinds of trouble.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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While clouds can block your view of an aurora, the phenomenon itself originates hundreds of miles above normal weather systems.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 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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While Adobe's Firefly ensures commercially safe content, a key caution arises when integrating third-party AI models through Creative Agent, as their output may lack commercial safety guarantees.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Chiron moving into Taurus initiates a healing journey to reconnect with joy and authentic expression.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Raymond James initiates Janus Living as strong buy Raymond James says the senior living REIT has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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