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 trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The person requested anonymity because the trade and extension will not become official until Wednesday when the NFL’s new league year begins.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
What begins as an impossible heist gets much worse, spiraling into an all-out war of strategy, deception and survival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan announced on Monday that the team will release Tagovailoa as NFL free agency begins.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The tour begins on March 6, 2026, with a stop at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The products opened up a week of product launches on Monday, as Apple begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
At least half a dozen members of Congress are at risk of losing their seats in Tuesday’s primaries, as the midterm campaign begins with a frenzied gut check on voter anger.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The person requested anonymity because the trade and extension will not become official until Wednesday when the NFL’s new league year begins.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
What begins as an impossible heist gets much worse, spiraling into an all-out war of strategy, deception and survival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan announced on Monday that the team will release Tagovailoa as NFL free agency begins.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The tour begins on March 6, 2026, with a stop at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
The products opened up a week of product launches on Monday, as Apple begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
At least half a dozen members of Congress are at risk of losing their seats in Tuesday’s primaries, as the midterm campaign begins with a frenzied gut check on voter anger.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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If the sales go through and drilling eventually commences, large portions of the trail could, in theory, become unusable, forcing a reroute to keep it viable as a recreation setting.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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The strike will last until the union and the school district come to an agreement, which could mean hours or several days after the picket commences Thursday morning.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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But now starts a new terrible chapter without my smarter, goofier, and relentlessly selfless other half.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Get Morning Squawk directly to your inbox The Morning Squawk newsletter by Alex Harring is your rundown of five things to know before the stock market opens.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 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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The name originates from the sun reflecting off the snow causing eye soreness.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
2 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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San Diego shouldn’t balance its books by charging families more every time a fiscal challenge arises.—
Bradley Schnell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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And for insiders who have been monitoring Ellison’s reemergence, the question that often arises is whether or not Annapurna will remain a standalone operation, sign a first-look style deal or even be absorbed by a studio.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan initiates Customers Bancorp as overweight JPMorgan says the regional bank is well positioned for growth.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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The attack bypasses many standard malware protections because the user initiates it.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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