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 practice week begins in earnest on Wednesday.
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
When the sun begins to dip, head over to the Catalina Casino.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
And if someone begins filming you during the potential conflict?
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In most cases, this part of the cycle begins once partners realize that the previous two horsemen have failed to resolve anything.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In attempting to hide her eating disorder, Maddie begins to unravel.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The program begins as Brother Benno’s, like many nonprofits, is feeling pressure from two directions.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2025
Additionally, as soon as construction begins for each building, Vantage would pay local permitting, building and impact fees outside of the TID, which would hit the city's coffers in the short term.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
When the sun begins to dip, head over to the Catalina Casino.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
And if someone begins filming you during the potential conflict?
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In most cases, this part of the cycle begins once partners realize that the previous two horsemen have failed to resolve anything.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In attempting to hide her eating disorder, Maddie begins to unravel.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The program begins as Brother Benno’s, like many nonprofits, is feeling pressure from two directions.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2025
Additionally, as soon as construction begins for each building, Vantage would pay local permitting, building and impact fees outside of the TID, which would hit the city's coffers in the short term.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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There’s now just one last day of preseason games before the NFL commences its regular season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Cade Klubnik is already getting high praise before the season even commences.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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If this is an organization that is trying to be taken more seriously, then accountability starts with the front office itself — not with a player saying what everyone around the league is already thinking.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other witnesses also emphasized this point — the nation that establishes a presence on the lunar surface first will set the rules of engagement for resources, governance, and international partnerships back on Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guided by these experts, the team establishes credibility backed by science and best practices.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, a grown-up Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) faces new and familiar frights after her equally goth daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), opens a portal to the Netherworld and reawakens everyone's favorite pinstriped ghost.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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This phrase originates from drag culture where performers' wigs are sometimes removed to represent amusement or shock.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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After undergoing testing, scans and a biopsy, Barbery was diagnosed with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that originates in the nasal cavity.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to scientists, a molecular dipole arises when a molecule has partial positive and partial negative charge regions, giving the molecule an overall polarity that points in a specific direction.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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And then, of course, what happens is the streaming world arises.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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ElliQ initiates 60% of the interactions, starting conversations, suggesting activities, providing timely medication reminders, and setting specific goals together with its users.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Morgan Stanley initiates Miami International as overweight Morgan Stanley said in its initiation of the financial exchange company that Miami International is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement GSF posted videos on social media showing the incident, later followed by a video showing damage to the vessel with burn marks on what appears to be the main deck.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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