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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4
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
Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
His presence in the starting lineup is critical at a very thin center back position.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
That trio was in the starting lineup against tough Atlanta lefty Chris Sale.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Brown’s absence Friday pushed Baylor Scheierman into the starting lineup and ended Jordan Walsh’s string of six consecutive healthy DNPs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
On one hand, while neither is considered anything close to a plus defender, the balance of the starting lineup does present that, when counting Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Their starting lineup spaces the floor, with former Washington State leading scorer Charlisse Leger-Walker as a fifth option.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond those two additions, the starting lineup will remain the same, with the team’s best three linemen over the past two years returning.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Various activities and entrance fees are covered with tickets starting at $55.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Another area of concern is that Simpson has only one year of starting experience, having backed up Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe during his first three seasons at Alabama.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
And now in 2026, after adding proven starting pitching, the potential is there, on paper, for the Red Sox to win a World Series.
—Dan Roche, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
All around, the neighborhood was just starting to come to life, sidewalks filling with anticipation.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite recent national buzz surrounding Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, Las Vegas is still expected to select Indiana national champion Fernando Mendoza with the top pick in the NFL Draft, ending a run of a revolving door of starting quarterbacks since Derek Carr’s last snap in 2022.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The fouls are starting to pile up for Texas, which has committed all six of its fouls over the past 7 minutes.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Height could take over for former starting defensive end Rashan Gary if things work out for the Packers.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
His presence in the starting lineup is critical at a very thin center back position.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
That trio was in the starting lineup against tough Atlanta lefty Chris Sale.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Brown’s absence Friday pushed Baylor Scheierman into the starting lineup and ended Jordan Walsh’s string of six consecutive healthy DNPs.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
On one hand, while neither is considered anything close to a plus defender, the balance of the starting lineup does present that, when counting Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Their starting lineup spaces the floor, with former Washington State leading scorer Charlisse Leger-Walker as a fifth option.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond those two additions, the starting lineup will remain the same, with the team’s best three linemen over the past two years returning.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Various activities and entrance fees are covered with tickets starting at $55.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Another area of concern is that Simpson has only one year of starting experience, having backed up Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe during his first three seasons at Alabama.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
And now in 2026, after adding proven starting pitching, the potential is there, on paper, for the Red Sox to win a World Series.
—Dan Roche, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
All around, the neighborhood was just starting to come to life, sidewalks filling with anticipation.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite recent national buzz surrounding Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, Las Vegas is still expected to select Indiana national champion Fernando Mendoza with the top pick in the NFL Draft, ending a run of a revolving door of starting quarterbacks since Derek Carr’s last snap in 2022.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The fouls are starting to pile up for Texas, which has committed all six of its fouls over the past 7 minutes.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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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At one point, Fetzer’s friend is seen jumping onto a curb with his bike, apparently to avoid the vehicle.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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There have been dueling proposals ever since, with some fighting to keep the Bears in Chicago proper, others fighting to help the stadium get built in Arlington Heights, and recently Northwest Indiana jumping into the fray, proposing sites for a new Bears stadium in Gary and Hammond.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pietro Talini died in the early 1980s and Luigi Talini took over, establishing the nursery as a place for Sacramento gardeners and homeowners to find high-quality plants and helpful service.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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After activating his emergency lights and leaving his vehicle to assist the disabled car, officials say a passing vehicle caused another car to swerve onto the shoulder, fatally striking the man.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Starlink constellation has expanded dramatically in recent years, activating a milestone 10,000th satellite last week.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 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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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Starting in 2028, Uber and Rivian will begin launching their autonomous fleets in Miami and San Francisco.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Still, Handala caused some chaos earlier this month after infiltrating US medical equipment provider Stryker and launching a data-wiping attack that affected tens of thousands of devices, including employee phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the time of the initial gun battle, the MacEgans were on an afternoon walk through a nearby field.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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