1
as in beginning
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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2
as in starting
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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Recent Examples of commencing
Hands-down one of the most disgusting movies ever made (a compliment), the film finds the indefatigable slasher, who was decapitated at the end of Terrifier 2, reattaching his head and commencing his ritual slaughters.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
The case is scheduled to be heard in London’s High Court, commencing on October 28.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Subsequently, Liddell highlights the importance of entrepreneurs commencing their journey with clear goals in place.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The county was warned of this conflict and ignored pleas to investigate before commencing the audit of whether the money was spent improperly.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
The case is scheduled to be heard in London’s High Court, commencing on October 28.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Subsequently, Liddell highlights the importance of entrepreneurs commencing their journey with clear goals in place.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The county was warned of this conflict and ignored pleas to investigate before commencing the audit of whether the money was spent improperly.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commencing
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But while the plants are generating increasingly widespread enthusiasm, dark events are beginning to overshadow the news.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some Americans are beginning to see this month's SNAP food benefits restored.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Place water and rum in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH until starting to bubble, about 1 minute.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is one of Nevada's most coveted travel experiences, and tickets sell out fast each year, with sales opening every August.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brand first enters new markets launching sales online, investing one to two years in e-commerce and marketing before opening physical stores.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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As of mid-October, the NHTSA said the carmaker was aware of nine fires originating from vehicles that received remedy software in last year's recall.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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How to see Taurid meteor showers Both the southern and northern Taurid meteor showers — originating from Comet Encke’s debris trail — will peak over California in November.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The amplitude of gravitational waves arising dense masses (black holes and/or neutron stars) inspiraling into a low-mass black hole’s event horizon is the greatest in the known Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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But, unlike Section 122, there’s no limit to the level or duration of tariffs arising from Section 301 investigations.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The trucks' driver doors were open and two people were seen at the rear of the trailers, appearing to be moving items between the trailers, according to an affidavit filed after the incident.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The classic Big Dipper asterism in Ursa Major was another easy target, with all seven points of light appearing clear against the night sky despite some light pollution over the city.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Commencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commencing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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