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 Procession of Lights on Wednesday began at the People’s Salvation Cathedral, known as the National Cathedral, which is the world’s largest Christian Orthodox church.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron began calling his own pitches on July 24 against the Detroit Tigers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of began

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At first glance, the second-guessing commenced as Leading Change had only two career starts to his credit.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The game commenced with four unanswered scores from Jenks and sloppy play from Southlake Carroll that included a handful of early penalties, messy substitutions and a lack of rhythm.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of commenced

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With incomings, Newcastle’s summer started with a whimper and ended with a bang, a slow-burn of early rejections from high-profile targets which did little to ease a sense of disquiet among supporters.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of started

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Mamdani opened the news conference by expressing his condolences to the victims and their families and thanking the officers who responded.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The April indictment accused the organization of secretly funneling millions of dollars in donor funds to informants embedded in violent extremist movements, using bank accounts opened for fictitious companies.

— Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of opened

Verb

Bryce Underwood launched a Hail Mary well out of the end zone as time seemed to expire on the Wolverines to give WMU an improbable upset victory late Saturday night in Ann Arbor.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Since then, Miu Miu has launched the satin style in a slew of colorways, including white, red and even a bright sky blue.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

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