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
The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.
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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
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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The Fed has indeed been too late in beginning to relax monetary policy, and the bank would have known it much earlier with better BLS leadership.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means beginning with real underwriting and analysis, not guesswork.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Score the bedding on sale in sizes ranging from twin to California king while it’s restocked, or opt for the set without a flat sheet starting at $70.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alongside this accountability gap, mercenaries are also opening major operational gaps.—
Alia Brahimi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Carolina lost its season-opening contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a way that made the Panthers look unrecognizable from the one that ended 2024 on a tear.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beijing opened an anti-dumping probe into some IC chips originating from the US, its commerce ministry said in a statement.—
AFP,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Think Circ in France and Reju in the Netherlands—at least initially—despite both of their technologies originating stateside.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Neither ClearBridge Investments nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On average, individual employees file 60,000 to 90,000 EEOC charges annually and tens of thousands of lawsuits arising from those charges in federal and state court.—
Deborah Widiss,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
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After appearing on the Pittsburgh Steelers' injury report prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, Alex Highsmith exited the first half with an ankle injury.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Powell recently hinted at the possibility of an interest rate cut, appearing to indicate greater concern for flagging employment growth than for rising prices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commencing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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