Synonyms of starting
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 commencement
the point at which something begins
knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
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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
Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Salter was briefly benched for third-string Ryan Staub against Houston before being inserted back into the starting lineup against BYU.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The Detroit Pistons are quickly settling on their rotations before the NBA season starts.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Closing the gap between race car and road car has defined automotive advancement from the very start, and motorsport’s Formula 1 series has been the ultimate feeder of trickle-down technology to top-tier production models.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Around her, the rooms were starting to fill up.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Mascherano made five changes to the starting lineup from the loss to the Chicago Fire.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Salter was briefly benched for third-string Ryan Staub against Houston before being inserted back into the starting lineup against BYU.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some of fashion’s most lasting ideas start with an accident.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The Detroit Pistons are quickly settling on their rotations before the NBA season starts.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Ravens and Harbaugh could decide both parties need a fresh start before 2026.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Closing the gap between race car and road car has defined automotive advancement from the very start, and motorsport’s Formula 1 series has been the ultimate feeder of trickle-down technology to top-tier production models.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Pour chicken stock in a large 8-cup liquid measuring cup and microwave until starting to boil, about 10 minutes.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Around her, the rooms were starting to fill up.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
Noun
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Fields would find the end zone a third time at the beginning of the second quarter, giving the Eagles a commanding 19-0 advantage over Southwest.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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As format developers from around the world continue to seek inspiration from The Traitors, the show that signaled the beginning of a new generation looks set to stay in the thick of conversation on the Croisette.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With more than 600 million copies of the books sold worldwide, and everything related to them continuing to do well years after the initial release of the books, one wonders how this series remains popular despite the deluge of young adult novels (and controversy) that followed it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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In an email, Uber said Rinderknecht passed his initial background check in 2023.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Help not wanted A graduating student of the City College of New York wears a message on his cap during the College's commencement ceremony in the Harlem section of Manhattan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Huang recounted during a commencement speech at the California Institute of Technology last year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On the opening day of the tournament, organizers suspended play because of extreme heat, stopping matches on outside courts and closing the roof on the main show court.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Le Goy, who earlier this year was promoted to the Sony Pictures TV chief post, will participate in a fireside chat on the opening day of the TV conference and market.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Celebrating its 26th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is continuing the legacy of highlighting upcoming voices and industry veterans as one of the defining film festivals in Southern California since its inception in 1999.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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The inception of these new materials came when Robson, a professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, was teaching students in 1974 about molecular structures by turning wooden balls into models of atoms.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After drawing 1-1 with Manchester United at the beginning of the month, dropping points for the first time in the Women’s Super League (WSL) this season, Chelsea needed a penalty to equalise and finish with the same result away against FC Twente of the Vrouwen Eredivisie.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Friday’s press conference before Game 1 of the finals marked Engelbert’s first public comments since her stewardship came under fire from some of the league’s biggest stars earlier this week.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The series sets the scene for a potential second season with the looming onset of the Gulf War, so the platoon might be reunited onscreen soon enough.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The onset of bye weeks negatively impacts affected players, but evens out over course of season.—
Greg Cote
October 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Louisiana Fish Fry, the makers behind many delicious Cajun and Creole cooking products, just announced the launch of a new Dark Roux Gumbo Base, creating a premium, yet quick and convenient, solution for home chefs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The launch of Quantum System Two follows the deployment last year of our first European quantum data center with multiple installations of our best quantum computers in Germany.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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