EMBARK (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

embark (on or upon)

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im-ˈbärk

as in to begin

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching

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In addition to its ongoing pursuit of LeBron James, the Heat also would like to add another veteran shooter and another veteran big man but might begin the season with only 14 under contract.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by early 2027.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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Available cruises on Legend currently start at $773 per person based on double occupancy, including taxes and fees, according to Royal Caribbean’s website.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
El Niño is expected to prolong an existing unrelated marine heat wave that would otherwise typically start fading between October and December, scientists say.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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Iran has reportedly instructed Yemen's Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, which has commenced.

— Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026

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Travis Scott as the Bard Travis Scott makes his acting debut as the bard — the ancient Greek storyteller whose voice opens the film.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
About a 10-minute walk from Deansgate Mews, Aviva Studios — an enormous cultural venue that opened in 2023 — is currently hosting a major new exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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The festival, which spans the beach between Santa Monica Pier and Bay Street, takes its name from the street where Allen Sides founded the Ocean Way Recording studios.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Marchanta, which was founded by Raylin Diaz, creative director, in the Dominican Republic creates collectible sculptural objects and fragrances inspired by the cultural richness of the Caribbean.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

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