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as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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as in started
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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Recent Examples of commenced
And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Though their time on DWTS commenced nearly two decades ago, Julianne, who joined a season before Derek, remembered their playful competitiveness stirring up even further back.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Once Stewart reached help, the search for the 27 victims commenced and lasted for weeks.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As one of Stephen King‘s scariest pieces of IP gets the HBO Max series treatment, the bloodbath has commenced with the first episode.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The battle of the crustless sandwiches has commenced.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The last thirty-some years of his life commenced with Betsy.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The split commenced a contentious court battle in which the former model requested $175,057 in child support payments, a $45,000 increase from a tentative payment order, during a two-day Santa Barbara court hearing in August, according to People.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Thus commenced an awkward situation in which the next Rutgers president would inherit an athletic director who had just been hired by his predecessor.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Though their time on DWTS commenced nearly two decades ago, Julianne, who joined a season before Derek, remembered their playful competitiveness stirring up even further back.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Once Stewart reached help, the search for the 27 victims commenced and lasted for weeks.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As one of Stephen King‘s scariest pieces of IP gets the HBO Max series treatment, the bloodbath has commenced with the first episode.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The battle of the crustless sandwiches has commenced.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The last thirty-some years of his life commenced with Betsy.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The split commenced a contentious court battle in which the former model requested $175,057 in child support payments, a $45,000 increase from a tentative payment order, during a two-day Santa Barbara court hearing in August, according to People.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Thus commenced an awkward situation in which the next Rutgers president would inherit an athletic director who had just been hired by his predecessor.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenced
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Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rayo began 2023-24 well under Iraola’s successor Francisco Rodriguez but then started to falter.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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The country star, who has partnerships with Wrangler and The Jewelry Group, launched her own boot brand this year with industry veteran Michael Petry on board as creative director.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Commerce Department launched its investigation in August 2024 after two American pasta companies asked for a review of Italian exporters, alleging unfair pricing.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In an email on May 7, 2025, Covington expressed interest in a battalion chief position that had just opened, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In Carmichael, employees at Hammerhead Games have opened a free in-store food closet that’s drawn steady traffic since launching a week ago.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Then too there was a whole other set of incentives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hell there was even a cartoon about it.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Commenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenced. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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