1
as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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2
as in starts
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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The week begins cloudy and warm.—
Garfield Hylton,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Most of this year’s top quarterback prospects will throw during pro day workouts this week, unofficially marking the last phase of the evaluation process before the NFL Draft begins on April 24.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Pink Qatari Clay Heritage Ritual is an indulgent 90 minutes, and starts with a body exfoliation with a scrub made from aromatic resins, Epsom salts and frankincense.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Behavior Shapes Culture—From the Top Down Creating a culture of courage starts with behavior.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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And People Doing Likewise A twist arises in this.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The danger arises when a film is reliant on a single demo to succeed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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Redditors also pointed out that like his sister, the man appears to be doing nothing to stop his family's mistreatment of his wife.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Commences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commences. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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