COMMENCES Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

commences

verb

Definition of commences next

present tense third-person singular of commence

as in begins

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) commence the festivities

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as in starts

to come into existence the games commenced early in the morning

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Recent Examples of commences 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, 1 May 2026 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 The new pact commences on January 2027 after Butterworth’s current deal with Paramount wraps up at the end of the year. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 But the Passover Seder also commences the 50-day historical journey to Mount Sinai, the metaphorical site where the Jewish people received the Torah, the laws and traditions that gave shape to their journey, their culture and societal structure. —

Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11. —

Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 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 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 The first set of intercontinental playoffs take place at the end of this year and the second phase commences in February 2027. —

Emily Olsen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

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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.

— 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