1
as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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2
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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3
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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4
as in to activate
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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5
6
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 initial
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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 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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
With Alex Palczewski moving into the starting lineup at LG, could be that Crum is Denver's new jumbo tight end.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Temperatures are finally starting to drop in the South, with the slant of the sun and the coolness at night signaling that the fall season has indeed arrived.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 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
Adjective
With DeMarvion Overshown nearing his return, could James still find his way into the starting lineup when it’s all said and done?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
With Alex Palczewski moving into the starting lineup at LG, could be that Crum is Denver's new jumbo tight end.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
All of this comes as more Americans are starting to feel the fallout from the now month long government shutdown, which seems to have no end in sight.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Temperatures are finally starting to drop in the South, with the slant of the sun and the coolness at night signaling that the fall season has indeed arrived.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
Noun
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The article alleges that Gretchen liked a bunch of posts critical of the LGBTQIA+ community, one that every Housewife around that table and Real Housewives as an institution has supported from the very beginning.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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At the end, Lydie visits Agnes with the manifestation of the news Agnes received at the beginning of the film— the baby is finally here.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His initial coping mechanism was to throw his water bottle in frustration.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The items collect dust, and the space is rarely revisited after the initial setup until the holidays come around.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker spoke at a college commencement in 2024 and told the women that they have been told lies about their futures and probably were more excited about being wives and mothers than taking on careers.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The play received overwhelmingly positive reviews, which may help its trajectory, as the show has seen its wraps triple for post-opening sales, according to the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Everyone is invited to this bacchanal of botox and fire dancers, but everyone seems to understand that this is actually the opening salvo of the war that’s been brewing between Mary and Chrishell’s respective fiefdoms.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is no question that since MLPerf’s inception, the cutting-edge hardware for AI training has improved dramatically.—
Dina Genkina,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dell’s family office, DFO Management, has backed Harbor since its inception.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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My first apartment on 15th and Union Square was a studio in a classy old building with marble pillars, one small room with a bigger bathroom and strangely an even bigger closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The purchase was the first investment by a Middle Eastern carrier in an East Asian airline.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This mixture is what Shields attributes to a faster onset.—
Carly Fisher,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Americans with Disabilities Act outlines that service dogs may be trained to retrieve objects, to remind their handler to take medication, to alert them to an oncoming panic attack, or to detect the onset of a seizure.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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