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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
The Women’s Super League transfer window commences one day after the Premier League’s, on Tuesday, June 16.
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Leon Imber,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Homer Gere, Yvonne Chapman, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas have rounded out the cast of Oliver Stone‘s upcoming pic White Lies as principal photography commences.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Mercury’s pre-retrograde shadow (the weeks leading up to the celestial backspin when the planet slows down), which began on June 13 in water Cancer, starts the story for the planet’s moonwalk that commences on June 29.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Looking back at Barber, Spark commences some light back-pedaling.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 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.
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Josh Gross,
Daily News,
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.
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Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.
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Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Homer Gere, Yvonne Chapman, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas have rounded out the cast of Oliver Stone‘s upcoming pic White Lies as principal photography commences.
—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Mercury’s pre-retrograde shadow (the weeks leading up to the celestial backspin when the planet slows down), which began on June 13 in water Cancer, starts the story for the planet’s moonwalk that commences on June 29.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Looking back at Barber, Spark commences some light back-pedaling.
—
Literary Hub,
9 June 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commences
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates.
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The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
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As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
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Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Everyday life appears laid-back.
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“Commences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commences. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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