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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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3
as in to activate
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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4
as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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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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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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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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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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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 start
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
West Virginia’s ban, for example, prohibits red, yellow, blue and green artificial dyes in school meals starting Aug. 1.
—Matthew Perrone, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Gold has skyrocketed nearly 25% during Trump’s new term, absolutely crushing the pervious record of 13.5% during former President Jimmy Carter’s start to his term in 1977.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Pickett is active but not starting, meaning Tanner McKee gets an opportunity to make his first NFL start.
—Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Check out our growing guides on fast-growing summer flower seeds and how to start seeds indoors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
West Virginia’s ban, for example, prohibits red, yellow, blue and green artificial dyes in school meals starting Aug. 1.
—Matthew Perrone, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
For longtime fans of Onimusha the most exciting update though is probably the inclusion of ‘Hell Mode’ difficulty, which is available from the very start.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Gold has skyrocketed nearly 25% during Trump’s new term, absolutely crushing the pervious record of 13.5% during former President Jimmy Carter’s start to his term in 1977.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Perhaps Finch is leaning on a couple of recent games against high-caliber competition for optimism about his starting five.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Pickett is active but not starting, meaning Tanner McKee gets an opportunity to make his first NFL start.
—Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
Noun
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There were language gaps, especially at the beginning.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Type 1: The Starting Goal The first type of financial goal is the one set at the beginning of a financial journey.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Apple’s video was titled Flock, and FLoC was Google’s initial tracking cookie replacement plan.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today’s college students are thinking about careers long before commencement rolls around.—
Christine Y. Cruzvergara,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The commencement announcement comes about two months after Texas State University announced plans to award Sheridan an honorary doctorate.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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To the extent that such neat inception points exist in real life, an afternoon at an aging movie palace on the corner of Lake Park and Grand Avenues, in central Oakland, California, provided one for the filmmaker Ryan Coogler.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The brewery had operated at the Ice Blocks since the development’s inception, expanding into an adjacent space in 2022.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Combs' trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Mavs do have a first round draft selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will be in the lottery.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of National Social Security Month in 2020 and it was not reinstated during the Biden administration.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Barker says the league has embraced the two different viewing perspectives of seeing players live on site or with their families elsewhere after conducting a fully virtual draft during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In her launch video, Stratton wasted no time outlining the stakes.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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While posing for photos at the New York City book launch event, Knowles was joined by Holmes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/start. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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