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 journey of the Rubik's Cube began in 1974, when Rubik was teaching design at the Academy of Applied Arts and Design in Budapest.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Charlotte parents seek answers about mold Sasha Vater, whose son attends Chantilly Montessori, said her concerns began when his teacher unexpectedly left her job just days before classes started in August.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of began

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When the groping soon commenced, the victim started recording with his phone.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Our reality is Swift’s nightmare of statistics and algorithms; mechanization and industrialization as commenced without any concern for the vagaries of the beating human heart.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenced

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The company started as a manufacturer of chips for computer graphics, which later turned out to be crucial for training artificial intelligence.

— Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 9 Nov. 2026
Marshall, who missed last week’s loss at TCU because of a lower leg injury, started and showed his legs were healthy on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for 12 yards.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of started

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Russia launched 164 drones across Ukraine overnight into Sunday, 137 of which were shot down, the Ukrainian Air Force said that morning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Huang has promised to cooperate with the investigation his board has launched.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

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