STRIKING (INTO) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

striking (into)

verb

Definition of striking (into)

present participle of strike (into)

as in beginning

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself

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Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
This includes a big-screen feature that is beginning development and aiming for theatrical release in late 2028, timed to the franchise’s 70th anniversary.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of beginning

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Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB/AFP via Getty Images The Norway squad touched down to a traditional water cannon salute before commencing their homecoming parade in the capital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of commencing

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But signs of El Niño are starting to show up in other global-scale atmospheric wind and weather patterns, including the Walker Circulation, according to Lowry, which lends more credence to the idea that El Niño has its finger on the scales.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Other outlets such as SeatGeek and StubHub also listed upper deck tickets starting around $10,000, with some lower bowls seats approaching $35,000.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of starting

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Argentina and England didn’t record a shot in the opening 30 minutes, the first time both sides had been held shotless for so long to start a match since the first World Cup to be broadcast live in 1966.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
The Digest The Cincinnati Art Museum is opening its first Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room, bringing one of the artist’s immersive installations to the institution for the first time.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

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