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 recovery ended a search that began on July 31 after the expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
According to a new study published in Geology, the massive escarpment formed around 800 million to 750 million years ago as the ancient supercontinent Rodinia began to break apart.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of began

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The duration of Kyrgios’ ban will depend in part on whether he is found to have deliberately taken the drug, and in part on whether the incident happened before the tournament started.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Perez says Atlantic City was becoming a popular summer resort, and the idea for the first wooden walkway all started with keeping sand out of railroad cars and hotels.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of started

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Upper West Market is an indoor farmers market that opened in August in Atlanta’s Underwood Hills neighborhood with a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, local meat, pantry goods and homeware.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Ruti continues to expand with more brick-and-mortar stores and recently opened their first Manhattan store, since the in-person experience has always been a cornerstone of the brand.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of opened

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Divine, which similarly features a scrolling feed of six-second videos, officially launched last week after nine months of development and beta testing.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
In 2025, Good Work Austin, a nonprofit that advocates for restaurant workers, launched a small pilot program with Central Health to help local food workers enroll in Sendero plans and cover their premiums.

— Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

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