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
Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The genial ginger singer-songwriter returned to North America June 13 with a run commencing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
This is the phase of the project that’s now commencing.
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Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority sought comments from interested parties last month — a first step towards commencing a deeper examination of a deal that will reshape the global media landscape.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Wickens found time to reflect on his best season yet and career as a whole, amid the weeks-long party that has been commencing in the East Midlands city of Lincoln, after the club won League One in style with 103 points.
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Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.
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Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
But soon after pouring millions into upgrading the hydro facility, the company shuttered its Cheboygan operation in 1990, eliminating 300 jobs and commencing the slow decline of the historic mill.
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CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.
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Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The genial ginger singer-songwriter returned to North America June 13 with a run commencing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
This is the phase of the project that’s now commencing.
—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority sought comments from interested parties last month — a first step towards commencing a deeper examination of a deal that will reshape the global media landscape.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Wickens found time to reflect on his best season yet and career as a whole, amid the weeks-long party that has been commencing in the East Midlands city of Lincoln, after the club won League One in style with 103 points.
—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.
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Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
But soon after pouring millions into upgrading the hydro facility, the company shuttered its Cheboygan operation in 1990, eliminating 300 jobs and commencing the slow decline of the historic mill.
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CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.
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Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commencing
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Rawlins says residents are beginning to understand just how important these mitigation efforts are.
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Humphrey said his older son, Sean Humphrey, struggled with opioid addiction beginning in his early teenage years.
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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Los Angeles County expanded its emergency response by opening a 24-hour smoke respite shelter at City Terrace Park and directing agencies to continue health monitoring and environmental assessments.
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England and Ghana remain scoreless after the opening 45 minutes.
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The latter of those two strikeouts was followed by audible boos originating from the stands behind the Braves dugout.
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The auto-pay benefit will apply broadly to borrowers in repayment with federal loans originating after July 1, 2012.
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Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.
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Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.
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Images appearing to show blue paint peeling from the floor of the pool were surfacing by June 18.
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While appearing at the Supergirl world premiere in New York City on Monday, June 22, the Superman actor, 32, could be seen protecting his costar, Milly Alcock, from a handsy photographer on the red carpet.
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“Commencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commencing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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