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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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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Recent Examples of starting
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was in the starting lineup for Portugal’s World Cup game against Uzbekistan on Tuesday despite his forgettable performance in the team's opening match.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Ogwumike led the Sparks with a game-high 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting while the rest of the starting lineup — Dearica Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Kelsey Plum and Ariel Atkins — all finished in double figures.
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Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The starting lineup of Brunson, Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges all got strong receptions when their names were called.
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Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Manager Mauricio Pochettino announced the news on FOX Sports' pregame show, saying Ricardo Pepi will be in the starting lineup instead.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
That played a part in Chisholm being out of the starting lineup Sunday in Toronto.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
There’s also the matter of Grimes perhaps wanting to chase a starting role somewhere else rather than being permanently etched into a backup role in Philly behind two young star guards.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Charles produces off the bench Charles has seen her minutes get cut since she was taken out of the starting lineup for Cecilia Zandalasini.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Keep scrolling for bell tents, yurts, and more, starting at $190.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Soak your hands in warm water before starting to soften cuticles and make cleanup easier.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Kansas City got a taste of Holland’s fan culture starting with an Orange Fan Walk on Thursday morning.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The injury is obviously a brutal blow to Canada's starting 11.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Atlanta's starting five was also a total buzzsaw.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.
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Li Cohen,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Major league homers leader Kyle Schwarber, out of the starting lineup with lower back tightness, pinch hit with two outs and walked against Orlando Ribalta.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was in the starting lineup for Portugal’s World Cup game against Uzbekistan on Tuesday despite his forgettable performance in the team's opening match.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Ogwumike led the Sparks with a game-high 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting while the rest of the starting lineup — Dearica Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Kelsey Plum and Ariel Atkins — all finished in double figures.
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Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The starting lineup of Brunson, Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges all got strong receptions when their names were called.
—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Manager Mauricio Pochettino announced the news on FOX Sports' pregame show, saying Ricardo Pepi will be in the starting lineup instead.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
That played a part in Chisholm being out of the starting lineup Sunday in Toronto.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
There’s also the matter of Grimes perhaps wanting to chase a starting role somewhere else rather than being permanently etched into a backup role in Philly behind two young star guards.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Charles produces off the bench Charles has seen her minutes get cut since she was taken out of the starting lineup for Cecilia Zandalasini.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Keep scrolling for bell tents, yurts, and more, starting at $190.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Soak your hands in warm water before starting to soften cuticles and make cleanup easier.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Kansas City got a taste of Holland’s fan culture starting with an Orange Fan Walk on Thursday morning.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The injury is obviously a brutal blow to Canada's starting 11.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Atlanta's starting five was also a total buzzsaw.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.
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Li Cohen,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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After his beginning years in the cafe, Trygar has since moved to the maintenance department and has been responsible for taking care some of Kennywood's iconic rides like the Racer, the Log Jammer, and the Merry Go Round.
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The band joins Yellowcard for the Up Up Down Down Tour, a 27-date spring outing with Plain White T’s beginning May 6 in Atlanta and concluding June 20 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Metro Detroit drivers might notice gas station prices jumping 10 to 20 cents a gallon around July 1.
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But jumping back in too quickly or pushing yourself too hard are some of the fastest ways to get injured.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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But in the kitchen, things go awry again when some sauce boils over onto a burner, activating a safety suppression feature that automatically shuts down the appliance for a half-hour.
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More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.
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Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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The genial ginger singer-songwriter returned to North America June 13 with a run commencing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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And while certainly shaken up, the driver and passenger (also test dummies in this case) likely could have walked away without being struck by shattered glass or a protruding antler.
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Features such as surface roughness and protruding fibers create more sites where particles can stick to the outer surface rather than passing through.
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Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
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After launching the reunion with a surprise show in Portland, Oregon, last night, Tucker and Sawyer have lined up an itinerary that includes shows at New York’s Bowery Ballroom and Chicago’s Empty Bottle.
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The heads of the California Business Roundtable, California Taxpayers Association and California Business Properties Association — all supporters of the initial Local Taxpayer Protection Act—issued a statement praising the compromise agreement.
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Medi-Cal coverage of immigrants without legal status costs the state roughly $10 billion a year, according to California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, more than double the initial estimates.
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