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as in jumped
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in triggered
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in began
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in commenced
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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Recent Examples of started
Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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Brian New,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The evening started with a keynote that could have launched a revolution.
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Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fawcett started a music production and licensing company in 2011 before becoming a therapist himself, also in Minneapolis.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The prime minister said a formal environmental impact assessment has not started because the plan for the development has not been finalized.
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Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Teng, who has started and relieved in his professional career, threw a career-high 136 1/3 innings with Double-A Richmond in 2022.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, Morikawa, who started the day 9 strokes behind and fired a 61, was in the clubhouse, warm, safe and dry at 20 under par to watch the proceedings.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
That started to change in the 1980s.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The evening started with a keynote that could have launched a revolution.
—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fawcett started a music production and licensing company in 2011 before becoming a therapist himself, also in Minneapolis.
—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The prime minister said a formal environmental impact assessment has not started because the plan for the development has not been finalized.
—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Teng, who has started and relieved in his professional career, threw a career-high 136 1/3 innings with Double-A Richmond in 2022.
—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, Morikawa, who started the day 9 strokes behind and fired a 61, was in the clubhouse, warm, safe and dry at 20 under par to watch the proceedings.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
That started to change in the 1980s.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for started
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Indiana forward Myisha Hines-Allen jumped into the scrum.
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Now, in an Emerson College poll that asked the same question, pessimism had jumped 26 points, to 41%, while optimism had ticked down to 42% − overall, a positive edge of a single point.
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Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
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Love co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson and friend Al Jardine.
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These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
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Throughout the game, seeing green shirts on the large screen triggered cheers through the crowd, while boos came up when yellow kits were displayed.
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
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The problem was that many of them protruded from the front of vehicles like miniature medieval weapons.
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Before the Oranje Fanwalk commenced Thursday, the Netherlands packed the Power & Light for food and some beverages.
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In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival next year, Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia’s first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK.
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In Wednesday's hearing, DHS said that a law established this year helped create a team that would provide resources to patients who experience disruptions in care.
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The bill also established new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students who take out loans, and imposed new restrictions for Pell Grants, among other measures.
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If that goes well, he could be activated during the final series before the All-Star break.
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It's also activated its voluntary load reduction program and is asking large commercial and industrial customers to cut their electricity use.
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“Started.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/started. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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