1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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2
as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment
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3
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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4
as in to activate
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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6
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
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Recent Examples of start
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The Detroit Pistons are quickly settling on their rotations before the NBA season starts.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Closing the gap between race car and road car has defined automotive advancement from the very start, and motorsport’s Formula 1 series has been the ultimate feeder of trickle-down technology to top-tier production models.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Some of fashion’s most lasting ideas start with an accident.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The Detroit Pistons are quickly settling on their rotations before the NBA season starts.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Ravens and Harbaugh could decide both parties need a fresh start before 2026.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Closing the gap between race car and road car has defined automotive advancement from the very start, and motorsport’s Formula 1 series has been the ultimate feeder of trickle-down technology to top-tier production models.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
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Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s threats of an extra 100% tariff on China is believed to have triggered a $19 billion sell-off that began Friday.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Initial trial retrievals of fuel debris from Unit 2 have already commenced.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The disarmament phase was slated to begin in the second stage of the agreement, which was set to commence after all the hostages were returned.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Politically, the affluence manifested in Long Island establishing itself as a bastion of the Republican Party, showing strong support for Hoover in his doomed Presidential campaign against Roosevelt.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mediators, including Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, are continuing their efforts to facilitate dialogue and to broker progress on key measures such as reopening border crossings, delivering aid, and establishing future governance structures for Gaza.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s expected to last into Monday, authorizing the state’s emergency services personnel to be activated as necessary.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Aside from strengthening the body and improving posture, practicing downward dog also activates blood circulation and may improve digestion.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each one has its own forms, emails and hoops to jump through, and many will re-add you months later.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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After Walmart released the news on Tuesday, its share price jumped 5%.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With handbags seamlessly protruding from skirts, pantyhose covering stacks of massive bangles, doses of hot pink and big fur, the collection was made for social media consumption.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lucas and Simone had been tasked with holding and then removing a protruding piece of a forklift metal prong impaled in a construction worker’s abdomen.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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After drawing 1-1 with Manchester United at the beginning of the month, dropping points for the first time in the Women’s Super League (WSL) this season, Chelsea needed a penalty to equalise and finish with the same result away against FC Twente of the Vrouwen Eredivisie.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Less than a month later, Skaggs died alone in a hotel room in Southlake, Texas, at the beginning of an Angels road trip of what was later determined to be a lethal combination of fentanyl, oxycodone and alcohol.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The project took two years to develop, originating as an independent effort to spotlight Rawalpindi’s stories internationally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The sturdy wood vessel lined with a silky white interior originated as a traditional mortuary viewing casket before a midlife career change took it to the stage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/start. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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