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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The high-scoring, deep-shooting affair continued seconds into the second half with Egor Denim beginning the third with another trey to give the Nets a 20-point lead.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
The seats are available for travel beginning March 5, with one-way fares starting at $90 for the Premium bundle, which includes extra legroom, and $129 for the First Class bundle, which includes first-class seating.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of beginning

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Holmes was convicted of fraud in 2018 and sentenced to just over 11 years in federal prison, commencing in May 2023.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The film will shoot on location at the heart of Pendle in Lancashire, with principal photography commencing end of September.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of commencing

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Michael Grasso, of nearby Clarendon Hills, wanted to teach them a lesson, starting with being safe around trains and tracks.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Now, with the sport growing in popularity, beginners are starting to come too, bringing with them an exciting new energy.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of starting

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Katie, who worked at the TD Bank on Shore Parkway in Bath Beach, typically met up with her parents at the Wendy’s next to her job after getting off work.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
For Dallas, that has been one of the biggest issues for the defense — getting off the field and not allowing an offense to take huge chunks off the clock.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

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