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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3
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 journey begins with a dry brush exfoliation followed by a detoxifying and circulation-boosting cocoon session in an infrared sauna blanket by Higher Dose complete with a facial massage using cooling and toning smooth cryo stick wands, and a scalp and neck massage.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Venus in Leo, on the other hand, dazzles your ninth house of expansion, supporting your travels, education and creative inspiration, while Jupiter entering Leo at the end of the month begins a larger cycle and chapter of growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The five-part series follows Hall's character, an English teacher who begins hearing a mysterious low hum that nobody else can detect.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On Wednesday, a subtle pattern change begins as weak upper-level troughing moves out of northern Mexico.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This moderate but slightly longer trail begins at Oxbow Overlook, the farthest point on the North Unit's road.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
As her life begins overlapping with the events of the film, she’s confronted with her own degenerate desires, as the Nazis would call them.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
When Tuesday’s game begins, the Padres will be looking for their first hit with a runner in scoring position since the eighth inning of Friday’s game against the Athletics, a span of 25 at-bats in that circumstance.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Venus in Leo, on the other hand, dazzles your ninth house of expansion, supporting your travels, education and creative inspiration, while Jupiter entering Leo at the end of the month begins a larger cycle and chapter of growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The five-part series follows Hall's character, an English teacher who begins hearing a mysterious low hum that nobody else can detect.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On Wednesday, a subtle pattern change begins as weak upper-level troughing moves out of northern Mexico.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This moderate but slightly longer trail begins at Oxbow Overlook, the farthest point on the North Unit's road.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
As her life begins overlapping with the events of the film, she’s confronted with her own degenerate desires, as the Nazis would call them.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
When Tuesday’s game begins, the Padres will be looking for their first hit with a runner in scoring position since the eighth inning of Friday’s game against the Athletics, a span of 25 at-bats in that circumstance.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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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Amanda is talking about her friendships with Ciara and West in confessional when the background suddenly starts to wobble, the lights flicker, and her outfit changes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The Quran establishes humanity’s role as Khalifahs (stewards) of the Earth.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The study does not demonstrate a complete chloride-ion battery but instead establishes a promising electrolyte platform that could support future battery development.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The narrative of the campaign opens with the robot studying the emotions, intensity, and energy of football fans, an experience that sparks its curiosity about the game.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Organized in six sections, combining both chronological and thematic approaches, the exhibition opens with a group of portraits of Lee Miller taken by some of the greatest photographers and filmmakers of the 1920s and 1930s – Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton and George Hoyningen-Huene among them.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Some have also raised pointed questions about whether BPC-157 originates in the human body at all.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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But there is also the possibility that the neutrino originates from a diffuse flux produced by a population of extreme accelerators, such as blazars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 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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What are some potential solutions for when this problem arises again could be the key to unlocking another title, regardless of any personnel changes that might happen.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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By investing in this unified decision layer today, industrial leaders can ensure that when the next challenge or opportunity arises, their teams can act swiftly, wisely and in unison, turning insight into action and action into outcomes.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Bank of America initiates Select Water Solutions as buy The firm says the water company is best positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The danger for New Orleans is falling into the same offensive traps Orlando did — predictable half-court possessions in which one star initiates while everyone else stands around and watches.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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