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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6
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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as in beginning
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Recent Examples of starting
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Torres was selected as the starting second baseman for the American League in the All-Star Game.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
This time around, Caglianone isn’t guaranteed a starting role.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
After playing an important role defensively and offensively in Monday’s comeback win against the Atlanta Braves, Crow-Armstrong wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday to face Atlanta left-hander Joey Wentz.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The hope was that Rodri’s return to the starting lineup after injury would give Manchester City control in the centre of the pitch, but the Seagulls played in quick transition and were well worth their 2-1 victory.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Rupert returns Both Hayes (rest) and Rupert (concussion) were back in the starting lineup after missing Tuesday’s game at Chase Center.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
Schroder is a 31-year-old point guard who will step into the starting lineup in Sacramento after the Kings traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in February.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
K'Lavon Chaisson, a surprise star in training camp, replaced Keion White in the starting lineup for an early 11-on-11 period.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Score the bedding on sale in sizes ranging from twin to California king while it’s restocked, or opt for the set without a flat sheet starting at $70.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers are starting to take notice, and AI companies are promising changes to protect children from engaging in harmful conversations.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
For readers wanting to try it, De Los Santos recommends starting with a clean manicure, applying one coat of gold polish, then finishing with two coats of glitter for maximum impact.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Unifor said on April 11 that GM informed the union that CAMI Assembly would initiate temporary layoffs starting April 14 with workers returning in May for limited production.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
He is also known for starting the Shop with a Cop program.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Because, immediately, journeyman Jones threw five passes on the first five plays to began attacking the NFL’s weakest starting cornerbacks — a situation too obvious for the club to have gone the entire offseason not doing enough to remedy.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The stadium itself will undergo redevelopment starting next year, to finish in 2029.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
And now, the 33-year-old third baseman, who has been in the starting lineup for all 146 of the Padres’ games, including the past 21 at third, is simply running on fumes.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Torres was selected as the starting second baseman for the American League in the All-Star Game.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
This time around, Caglianone isn’t guaranteed a starting role.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
After playing an important role defensively and offensively in Monday’s comeback win against the Atlanta Braves, Crow-Armstrong wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday to face Atlanta left-hander Joey Wentz.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The hope was that Rodri’s return to the starting lineup after injury would give Manchester City control in the centre of the pitch, but the Seagulls played in quick transition and were well worth their 2-1 victory.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Rupert returns Both Hayes (rest) and Rupert (concussion) were back in the starting lineup after missing Tuesday’s game at Chase Center.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
Schroder is a 31-year-old point guard who will step into the starting lineup in Sacramento after the Kings traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in February.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
K'Lavon Chaisson, a surprise star in training camp, replaced Keion White in the starting lineup for an early 11-on-11 period.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Score the bedding on sale in sizes ranging from twin to California king while it’s restocked, or opt for the set without a flat sheet starting at $70.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers are starting to take notice, and AI companies are promising changes to protect children from engaging in harmful conversations.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
For readers wanting to try it, De Los Santos recommends starting with a clean manicure, applying one coat of gold polish, then finishing with two coats of glitter for maximum impact.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Unifor said on April 11 that GM informed the union that CAMI Assembly would initiate temporary layoffs starting April 14 with workers returning in May for limited production.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
He is also known for starting the Shop with a Cop program.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Because, immediately, journeyman Jones threw five passes on the first five plays to began attacking the NFL’s weakest starting cornerbacks — a situation too obvious for the club to have gone the entire offseason not doing enough to remedy.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The stadium itself will undergo redevelopment starting next year, to finish in 2029.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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EDTIn a press conference, authorities shared security camera footage of the gunman running across a roof and jumping down from a building before leaving the Utah Valley University campus.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The footage showed the person running across the roof of one of the university’s buildings, before jumping down and escaping the scene.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Union leaders cautiously welcomed the apology, viewing it as a necessary step in establishing trust between Mamdani and law enforcement—a group historically skeptical of his platform.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the help of the courts, these governments disfranchised Black voters, establishing poll taxes, literacy tests, understanding clauses, and other measures to effectively deny them the vote.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, the sheer magnitude of America’s natural gas resource has enabled drillers to quickly overwhelm temporary spikes in prices by activating a number of additional drillings and driving prices back down with higher production volumes.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The stand's design holds the watch on its side, automatically activating Nightstand Mode and turning your watch into a bedside clock.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Fed has indeed been too late in beginning to relax monetary policy, and the bank would have known it much earlier with better BLS leadership.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means beginning with real underwriting and analysis, not guesswork.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sharks are often imagined cruising just beneath the waves, dorsal fin protruding from the dark, ocean waters to alert people of their incoming doom.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, the villager spotted something unexpected—the nearly complete cranium of an unknown, ancient hominin protruding from a small chamber’s interior wall.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
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The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Subsequently, Liddell highlights the importance of entrepreneurs commencing their journey with clear goals in place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As other guests like Futura, Natasha Lyonne, Common and Marisa Tomei arrived at Saga after their initial experiences, and hungry for more, dinner was just getting underway for the Moon group.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Anmol Verma is a founding team member at Finvest, an AI Wealth Advisory Platform, a former institutional investor and a Wharton MBA.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The area around the stadium will be named Maybelle Blair Park after the IWBC founding director emeritus and a former pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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