as in beginning
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1
as in jumping
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 establishing
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 activating
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in commencing
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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5
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in launching
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 starting
Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Rozier was in the starting lineup for Charlotte for that March 23, 2023, game and played reasonably well in his 9 1/2 minutes of action, with five points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The team had Kadri’s daughter, 6-year-old Naylah, announce the starting lineup in the Flames dressing room.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
After missing more than half the season with multiple hamstring injuries, Gordon stepped back into the starting lineup Friday.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The starting lineup is about ego, and, for some, future contracts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
With Powell missing his third straight game because of a strained right groin, the Heat went with the starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Adebayo for the third consecutive game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Like the aforementioned left guards, Bitonio should replace Wilson in the starting lineup if signed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The caveat to that, though, is that the base defense is expected to be a 3-4 scheme, leaving room for one in the starting lineup and a max of two to play a significant amount of base snaps over the course of a game.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Senior Republicans under pressure from conservative activists and GOP primary challengers are starting to take notice.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The car comes in two trims, starting at $89,900 and $102,900.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have reduced that share significantly over the years, starting with a substantial cut from the 10% level that persisted prior to 2011 when lawmakers significantly increased the income tax.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
These Amazon finds cover just about every scenario—starting at just $10.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Markdowns expire at midnight, and with prices starting at just $13, these finds won’t last long.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Spring is approaching, and the outdoors is starting to look inviting instead of dreary after a dark, chilly winter.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
After starting with three boys, the couple have since had six girls.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
His twin brother, Kaiden, adeptly moved into the starting lineup for each of the nine games.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Rozier was in the starting lineup for Charlotte for that March 23, 2023, game and played reasonably well in his 9 1/2 minutes of action, with five points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The team had Kadri’s daughter, 6-year-old Naylah, announce the starting lineup in the Flames dressing room.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
After missing more than half the season with multiple hamstring injuries, Gordon stepped back into the starting lineup Friday.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The starting lineup is about ego, and, for some, future contracts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
With Powell missing his third straight game because of a strained right groin, the Heat went with the starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Adebayo for the third consecutive game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Like the aforementioned left guards, Bitonio should replace Wilson in the starting lineup if signed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The caveat to that, though, is that the base defense is expected to be a 3-4 scheme, leaving room for one in the starting lineup and a max of two to play a significant amount of base snaps over the course of a game.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
As Kansas coach Bill Self barked orders from the sideline inside T-Mobile Center, the tide was starting to turn.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Senior Republicans under pressure from conservative activists and GOP primary challengers are starting to take notice.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The car comes in two trims, starting at $89,900 and $102,900.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers have reduced that share significantly over the years, starting with a substantial cut from the 10% level that persisted prior to 2011 when lawmakers significantly increased the income tax.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
These Amazon finds cover just about every scenario—starting at just $10.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Markdowns expire at midnight, and with prices starting at just $13, these finds won’t last long.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Spring is approaching, and the outdoors is starting to look inviting instead of dreary after a dark, chilly winter.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
After starting with three boys, the couple have since had six girls.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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Dugger served as a backup through the beginning portion of the season before being dealt to the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When disagreements arise, acknowledge everyone’s different points of view before jumping to defend your ideas.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The former product instructor from the San Francisco Bay Area has ridden the tech wave throughout his career, easily jumping from Verizon to Fitbit to Workday.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The government released thousands more documents in the decades that followed before establishing AARO to investigate sightings and publish reports.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite establishing nonbinary divisions across major marathons, the category still lacks prize money afforded to other divisions.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stepping into a room that hot triggers an immediate stress reaction, activating the sympathetic arm of the nervous system, the fight-or-flight response.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many started online by going to the same shock site, and activating their own profile.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to China General Nuclear (CGN), on 21st February, the reactor pressure vessel for unit 6 began hoisting operations, officially commencing the installation of the unit’s main nuclear island equipment.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The jaguar growled, whirled and bit off the protruding head of the arrow.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Photos throughout the years show Maxwell's dark thin eyebrows, slightly protruding ears and thin lips that have a distinct shape when at rest.—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Discovering evidence of bigger fraud About a week after launching, the Rodeo Drive Team turned its focus to EDD fraud, emails show.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other countries and companies will no doubt follow suit; Amazon and Blue Origin already plan on launching thousands of satellites each as well.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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They were not required to enter a plea at an initial court appearance Monday and were ordered held without bail.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the initial boost to stocks of Archer, BETA, and rival Joby Aviation was short-lived.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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