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as in commenced
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in started
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in founded
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 begun
Already, Oakland and San Jose have begun creating spaces and moments where their downtowns can thrive.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Justice Department has begun to bring charges for federal-level crimes.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Get your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and snacks ready, the Sacramento area has begun outdoor movie showings.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The Broncos, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s office, Denver Water and community groups have all begun placing the figurative dominoes, toy race cars and pulley system that will make up the process to build the stadium.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The White House has now begun that process, which remains underway.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026
As the social media clips have begun to compile, Twins teammates can’t help but notice Lewis’ success.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Justice Department has begun to bring charges for federal-level crimes.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Get your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and snacks ready, the Sacramento area has begun outdoor movie showings.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The Broncos, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s office, Denver Water and community groups have all begun placing the figurative dominoes, toy race cars and pulley system that will make up the process to build the stadium.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The White House has now begun that process, which remains underway.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026
As the social media clips have begun to compile, Twins teammates can’t help but notice Lewis’ success.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begun
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In the 20th century, Germany and Japan had just invaded Poland and China and commenced expanding their territory while eliminating the resident populations.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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As graduations commenced and the last day of school rolled around, families celebrated by indulging in a good meal at some popular Fort Worth restaurants.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Robinson started this past Saturday, when the team fell 2-1 in a physical, testy battle against Germany in its final send-off match before the Americans’ first group-stage game.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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When the tournament started, the focus was on Korda’s feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Jean, an activist who also founded the Black Trans Liberation organization, joined a growing group of trans and gender-nonconforming actors who have been nominated for Tonys.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The species originated in Asia, during the Oligocene period, around 25 million years ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Castillo said as many as 60% of the Miami Springs department’s calls for service originated along the Northwest 36th Street corridor, a commercial area lined with hotels.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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California public records request Willows officials on March 18 initiated a mediation request regarding the law enforcement services contract with the Sheriff’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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When TetraTech initiated this cleanup process, there was a lot of talk in the early stages of the process about what types of protective equipment would be effective for workers, and the company chose the lowest level standard.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Beyond the question of how an angrite-spawning protoplanet could have arisen so early on, the details of its demise are unknown.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Although no successful secession movement has arisen since 1865, contemporary secession movements exist, with varying degrees of seriousness, and in the 21st century polls have shown that interest in secession has been rising.—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The administration argued that the fee constituted a monetary penalty that the president had lawful authority to impose under federal immigration law to restrict the entry of certain foreign nationals.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling Monday, June 8, in a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen Democratic state attorneys general, finding the fee constituted an unlawful tax Congress never authorized.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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How electric has the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden been during the Finals, especially during and after Game 4’s comeback?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Three races in, there’ve been unforeseen winners, unpredicted changes to the schedule and the unanticipated reality of regulation changes dawning.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Begun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begun. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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