STRUCK (INTO) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

struck (into)

verb

Definition of struck (into)

past tense of strike (into)

as in began

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 younger Cárdenas began his political career with the Institutional Revolutionary Party, better known as the PRI, and served as a senator and later as governor of the western state of Michoacán.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
On Wednesday, nearly a week after the Salvadoran reinforcement began arriving, Haiti’s government finally publicly addressed the deployment.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of began

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Jeon gave birth just before filming commenced and felt concerned about what the movie would require of her.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
The evening commenced with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as literary and fashion insiders arrived at the private members club.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenced

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Some of the cheese sticks had started to become moldy and were past the sell-by date.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
New England started the second half better, and Peyton Miller set up its go-ahead goal brilliantly, beating Gonzalo Lujan on the dribble to get around the right corner and into the penalty area before sliding a pass toward the penalty spot.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of started

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In 2009, when the meatpacking plants that gave the area its name still operated, The Standard, commissioned by hotelier Andre Balasz, opened to immediate buzz.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Proceedings opened this week in a case that’s shone a spotlight on Japan’s treatment of juvenile suspects.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of opened

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After spending more than a decade considering a venture in the beauty or fashion industry, the wife of country superstar Jason Aldean launched VADA, a fragrance brand inspired by someone close to her heart.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The pinnacle Nike super shoe also offers 10 percent greater energy compared to the Alphafly 4, which just launched in September.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 Nov. 2026

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