as in begins
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 embarks (on or upon)
Verb
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The week begins cloudy and warm.—
Garfield Hylton,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Most of this year’s top quarterback prospects will throw during pro day workouts this week, unofficially marking the last phase of the evaluation process before the NFL Draft begins on April 24.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Security & Safety A casino should offer a safe environment for its customers and this starts with proper licensing and ends with strict safety protocols such as SSL encryption.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Pink Qatari Clay Heritage Ritual is an indulgent 90 minutes, and starts with a body exfoliation with a scrub made from aromatic resins, Epsom salts and frankincense.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre opens for the season Friday, April 4, according to a release.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Evita opens at the London Palladium on June 14 and runs through September 6.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Embarks (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarks%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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