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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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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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
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The Nuggets can start calling these wins Philly Specials.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Good start, good middle, good finish.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
That put rookie Kasparas Jakucionis in the starting lineup for the third time.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Here are the 100 best luggage deals to shop right now, starting at $10.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The union also represents Kaiser nurses who are planning to stage their own strike of unlimited duration starting Monday.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The Nuggets can start calling these wins Philly Specials.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
For them, building a wine with aging potential starts long before harvest—knowing the vineyard and soil, controlling production, choosing the right picking moment, selecting fruit and deciding in advance whether the wine will be aged in stainless steel, oak or concrete.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Good start, good middle, good finish.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Holding Giddey out of the starting lineup almost allowed the Bulls to retain their two-big rotation — which features centers Jalen Smith and Nikola Vučević — without sacrificing the defensive presence of Matas Buzelis and Isaac Okoro.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
That put rookie Kasparas Jakucionis in the starting lineup for the third time.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The coldest temperatures seen since the 2019 polar vortex are forecast to hit Chicago starting overnight Thursday.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Here are the 100 best luggage deals to shop right now, starting at $10.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
Noun
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The beginning of the year is often the time for contemplation and action.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Near the beginning of the site’s trail, a replica village contains several ‘ewaas, which are traditional Kumeyaay homes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As the sector transitions from the initial brute-force stage of training large models to the challenge of running them affordably and efficiently on a large scale, designers are dividing into rival factions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sharks general manager Mike Grier and Sherwood’s camp have had initial discussions about what the Ohio native’s next contract would look like, and the two sides were reportedly far apart in negotiations.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Elyce Arons, founder and chief executive officer of Frances Valentine, will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2026 at LIM College‘s annual commencement.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Treasury’s move to sever all remaining ties with Booz Allen comes on the opening day of the 2026 tax filing season, and that’s likely no coincidence.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pre-opening events will offer free meals to the first 200 guests on select days.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What Rusbridger’s account leaves out is that the BBC has reproduced the prejudices of successive British establishments since its inception in the early twentieth century, whether by propagandizing against workers during the general strike of 1926 or by condemning the antiwar protests of 2003.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the first time since its inception, Gmail will now let users change their primary @gmail address.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If approved for the public safety role, Williams would be Pittsburgh's first Black director of the department.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Johnson was around in 2013 when Dave Gettleman took defensive tackles Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short in the first and second rounds, respectively, in Gettleman’s first draft as Carolina’s GM.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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While Rodgers had a relatively productive first season with the Steelers, the 42-year-old quarterback is undoubtedly much closer to the sunset of his storied career than the onset.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This could be a sign of early-onset supplement psychosis.—
Alyssa Brandt,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The launch of Deer Valley East Village — the first major public alpine ski resort development in North America in more than 40 years — is adding roughly 3,700 acres of new skiable terrain, nearly tripling the resort’s footprint.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Until recently, Alphabet was seen as playing catch-up in the generative AI race — from the underwhelming initial launch of Gemini — Alphabet’s answer to ChatGPT — to Justice Department litigation alleging that Google had a monopoly on digital ads and Search.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/start. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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