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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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2
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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3
as in triggered
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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4
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
What matters is just getting started.
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Joe Flacco, who started the team's first four games, will remain the backup, leaving Sanders in his third-string role.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall started focusing her efforts on environmental preservation after attending a conference on conservation in Africa in 1986.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
So, what started as a steamy romance trilogy shifts into thriller territory, complete with high-speed car chases, kidnapping, and ridiculous life-or-death stakes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
This unique event dedicated to fandom, cosplay, role-playing games and the entire cross-media universe of comics is increasingly becoming an integral part of the Hollywood studios’ promotional push in Europe, ever since the Movie Area strand started 15 years ago.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Like many among the songwriter class,Tranter’s path started when his own efforts as a performer had fizzled.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Tell us about when this album first started taking shape.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Joe Flacco, who started the team's first four games, will remain the backup, leaving Sanders in his third-string role.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall started focusing her efforts on environmental preservation after attending a conference on conservation in Africa in 1986.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
So, what started as a steamy romance trilogy shifts into thriller territory, complete with high-speed car chases, kidnapping, and ridiculous life-or-death stakes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
This unique event dedicated to fandom, cosplay, role-playing games and the entire cross-media universe of comics is increasingly becoming an integral part of the Hollywood studios’ promotional push in Europe, ever since the Movie Area strand started 15 years ago.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Like many among the songwriter class,Tranter’s path started when his own efforts as a performer had fizzled.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Tell us about when this album first started taking shape.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for started
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Merck’s shares jumped over 5%, amid an announcement that deputy CEO Kai Beckmann will take the reins currently held by CEO Belén Garijo.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The five-year survival rate for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer has jumped up from around 75% in the early 1980s, to over 90% in the past few years.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Electric Era, which was founded by SpaceX engineers, is ready to release its next product, one that is designed to address energy storage management and charging power demand concerns.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now, Stern, who co-founded Apple Fitness+ and previously oversaw Ford's subscription services, aims to upgrade Peloton's products in an effort to match its wide range of class types with its hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That termination triggered lengthy litigation that continues and has pingponged through the American judicial system.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Market reaction to the QFI consultation was muted, in contrast to the buying spree triggered by potential lifting of foreign ownership limits.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The duo, neither of which was born when Napier first began coaching in 2003, took advantage of Texas’ top cornerback, Malik Muhammed, missing the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Longhorns began the season with a 64 percent chance to make the Playoff, according to The Athletic’s projections.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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As the 2025 season commenced, an idea to abandon the new designs after just a few seasons and return to V10 engines powered by sustainable fuels was championed by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Following his disappearance, officers immediately commenced a multi-agency search involving more than 200 people, dogs, drones, infrared cameras and search teams on the ground and in the air.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The majority, 69%, live in the West, predominantly in Utah, near where the church's global headquarters was established in Salt Lake City in the mid-19th century.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since windows are already installed when seat configurations are established, they can’t be adjusted, and misalignments happen.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ojulari, who has yet to be activated, is next in line after Okoronkwo.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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When activated, the threads tighten and contract, pulling on underlying muscles to guide movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Started.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/started. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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