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as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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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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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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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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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 start
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
As investors wait for the news, the stock is now starting to rally and filling that downward gap.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Scott Phillips, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns are moving closer to playoff contention after a disappointing start to the season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
Alex Zietlow
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Those stories have started travelling better to other nations in the CEE region like the Czech Republic and Romania, according to Kłuskiewicz, who cited projects like High Water and sports movie Boxer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
And the drive to solve complex problems started early.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
As investors wait for the news, the stock is now starting to rally and filling that downward gap.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Arkansas Razorbacks, Kansas Jayhawks, Louisville Cardinals, Arizona Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini are all talented preseason top-25 teams who could ascend up the odds quickly with strong starts.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns are moving closer to playoff contention after a disappointing start to the season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
But such an award started with a premonition from him and his head coach, Moehrig said.
—Alex Zietlow
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Those stories have started travelling better to other nations in the CEE region like the Czech Republic and Romania, according to Kłuskiewicz, who cited projects like High Water and sports movie Boxer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
Noun
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From its beginning, the leaders of the rebellion well understood the global reach and resonance of their great struggle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But that was the beginning of everything for both of us.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Moore delivered a commencement address at Lincoln University in Gettysburg in May, the same month Gallego and Khanna paid their own visits.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The actor previously gave a commencement speech at the college in 2021.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Since its inception in 2013, the festival has taken place in Los Angeles in the fall, showcasing speculative cinema from around the globe.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since its inception, IEEPA has been invoked 69 times, and no president has ever used it to impose tariffs.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beijing nearly doubled the rate of expansion at missile production sites in the two years that followed the onset of the war, according to CNN’s satellite imagery analysis of constructed floorspace.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amid the second surge of the virus, in August 2020, the first ‘covid novel’ arrived—Ali Smith’s Summer, the last of a seasonal quartet, written during Britain’s early lockdown, which includes real-time descriptions of the pandemic’s onset.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As for Rivian’s path to profitability, McDonough noted cost savings derived from the launch of the second-generation R1 last year, and said the company will achieve further reductions with the R2.—
Jane Thier,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The museum’s 2025 Art+Film Gala, held Saturday beneath a crisp November sky, shimmered with sequins, many of them courtesy of Gucci, the gala’s longtime presenting sponsor since its launch in 2011.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/start. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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