as in beginning
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarking (on or upon)
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Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026 -
He was arrested numerous times, beginning in 2010.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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Significance of Lent The 40-day period represents the time Jesus Christ spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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This means locals are starting to spot them much earlier than normal.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts.—
Katherine Koretski,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Iowa led 32-25 at halftime despite Stirtz not getting off to a strong start.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gleyber Torres walked leading off the seventh against loser Michael Lorenzen, and Jackson Chourio’s two-out single put runners at the corners.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Do Yeong Kim walked against Jack O'Loughlin leading off and Park, a pinch runner, reached third when Jung Hoo Lee's grounder off O'Loughlin's glove went to shortstop Jarryd Dale, whose throw to second bounced into short right field for an error.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Embarking (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarking%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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