1
as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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2
as in to start
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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3
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of begin
Daylight saving time has now begun, putting us one step closer to zhuzhing up porches and patios for backyard barbecues, family reunions, pool parties, and more.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Ellsworth’s newest formulation began months prior to the lawsuit even began.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Catch up quick: The Houthis began launching ballistic missile and drone attacks against Israel less than two weeks after the Hamas October 7 terror attack.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
The Eaton Fire, meanwhile, had just begun in nearby Altadena at around 6:18 p.m. local time.
—Hanna Park, Karina Tsui and Amanda Jackson, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Ellsworth’s newest formulation began months prior to the lawsuit even began.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Catch up quick: The Houthis began launching ballistic missile and drone attacks against Israel less than two weeks after the Hamas October 7 terror attack.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
The Eaton Fire, meanwhile, had just begun in nearby Altadena at around 6:18 p.m. local time.
—Hanna Park, Karina Tsui and Amanda Jackson, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begin
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Well, it isn’t slated for global release just yet, although deliveries in India will commence in the first quarter of 2026.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2025
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Three things to know: The playlist was announced on Friday in honor of Commonwealth Day celebrations, which commence next week.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chris Van Gorder, Scripps’ chief executive officer, said in a recent interview that the project, which still needs permits from the City of San Marcos, would start with the ambulatory building.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Finding the correct dose may take trial and error, but sleep experts recommend starting with a lower dose and increasing as needed.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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After establishing himself as a writer, Feinstein became a recognizable TV and radio personality, sharing his sports analysis over many decades on ESPN, NPR, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, scaling too quickly or expanding into the wrong areas can risk alienating the niche market that helped establish your business in the first place.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Cubs made an impression on Yanagawa as a young kid when the team opened the 2000 season in the Tokyo Dome.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Late last October, he was invited to open then-candidate Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The child of Nigerian immigrants living in Britain, Jim says the project is an effort to carve out a musical identity for other first-generation Black Brits whose parents originate from Africa or the Caribbean.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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When the vaccine is initiated at ages 9 to 14, usually two doses are required.—
Lisa Doggett,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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The chase started when Porter County Sheriff’s Officer Jamison Smith initiated the pursuit at 12:41 p.m. Monday in the area of U.S. 20 and Indiana 520.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Financial institutions play a crucial role in accelerating these shifts in developing countries, with favorable loan terms aimed at reducing the challenges arising from structural issues.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1001, the first measure to come out of that chamber in this year’s legislative session, arose from Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of a bill aimed at wage theft in the construction industry.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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After his wife, Helen, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Stewart founded Race Against Dementia in 2016 to implement F1 processes in the fight.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Among the antique and vintage jewelry dealers, Didier Ltd., founded by Didier and Martine Haspeslagh, specializes in jewels by mid- to late-20th century artists purchased on the secondary market.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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