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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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
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
With Mitchell agreeing to his new two-year, $24 million deal with the Heat on Saturday, his salary for this upcoming season can start as low as $11.5 million.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
At the time of the tournament's start, Fritz was ranked No. 5 in the world and scored 10 ATP singles titles, including the 2022 Indian Wells Open.
—Jamie Ballard, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Verb
After the trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers resulted in a pay increase for the star cornerback, rumors have started rumbling about a possible Watt trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
With Mitchell agreeing to his new two-year, $24 million deal with the Heat on Saturday, his salary for this upcoming season can start as low as $11.5 million.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Noun
The 11-year NBA veteran averaged 15.1 points (on 47% shooting) and 6.1 rebounds per game while playing 60 games (57 starts) a year ago.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
At the time of the tournament's start, Fritz was ranked No. 5 in the world and scored 10 ATP singles titles, including the 2022 Indian Wells Open.
—Jamie Ballard, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
Verb
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Tim Hortons began as a single location in Canada in 1964.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Search efforts continued through about 1 a.m. Thursday and commenced at first light.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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While Merck has built a solid pipeline and commenced new product launches, the timeline remains tight and the revenue gap significant.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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His presence has allowed the KC bullpen to have established roles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Network then will activate its many participants to collaborate and engage together to advance solutions and designs of new processes, or mechanisms, or even technologies that are needed to not only benefit each individual employer organization but also the overall talent ecosystem.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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When activated, the harpoon is ejected, penetrates under the skin, and venom is released.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In 2024, Wimbledon’s viewership in India jumped 176%, hitting 36.3 million across TV and digital.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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At the county’s Downey shelter, the count jumped by roughly 50% over the same period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Nearby, police found another pitbull, Lucky, in a wet kennel that was bound shut with five leashes, her hip bones protruding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Their feet protrude, white and enormous, from their grey-green uniforms like tree-branches from which the bark has been stripped.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Bayern Munich have won the Champions League on six separate occasions while PSG finally got over the line this season with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan that could mark the beginning of an era of dominance for the French giants.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Indeed, part of the name Pontianak may originate in the pohon tinggi, or tall trees, that serve as her lair.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
5 July 2025
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Fallon Tallent killed two Wilson County police officers during a police pursuit that originated in Knoxville, but how to prove intent was at the heart of the 2004 trial.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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“Start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/start. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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