1
as in commences
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in starts
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in establishes
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 begins
When the game begins, a team begins their turn by rolling a pair of giant foam dice and advancing a massive game piece up the enormous, piazza-sized board.
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John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
As the agentic era of AI begins, Hassabis says there are both new and old problems to solve.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The Power Of Women In Commerce Our story begins in 2020, when McKinsey published a blockbuster report forecasting that women in the United States would inherit $11 trillion during this decade.
—Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Will Smith is shouting out Jamie Foxx as his new Netflix special begins streaming.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The holiday season can be a hurried, slightly stressful time as the countdown to Christmas morning begins.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The clip begins with Fontanella expressing mild panic after losing sight of her new foster dog, only to discover him fully relaxed in a large blue armchair near the family's Christmas tree.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The early signing date for football begins on Wednesday.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
As the agentic era of AI begins, Hassabis says there are both new and old problems to solve.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The Power Of Women In Commerce Our story begins in 2020, when McKinsey published a blockbuster report forecasting that women in the United States would inherit $11 trillion during this decade.
—Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Will Smith is shouting out Jamie Foxx as his new Netflix special begins streaming.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The holiday season can be a hurried, slightly stressful time as the countdown to Christmas morning begins.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The clip begins with Fontanella expressing mild panic after losing sight of her new foster dog, only to discover him fully relaxed in a large blue armchair near the family's Christmas tree.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The early signing date for football begins on Wednesday.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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And the speed and defense is very likely to fade by the time that the big money starts to become due.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Belling's podcast show starts May 1 The new podcast version of Belling's show, recorded under the WISN-AM and iHeart umbrella, will begin May 1.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deals with the top two biggest pay-TV operators establishes a good baseline for a spate of other renewals into 2025.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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The New York Clean Slate Act New York’s Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, establishes a framework for automatically sealing eligible conviction records.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, this opens another can of worms.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to comply with the climate initiates of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed in 2015 to prevent climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This protein initiates the activation of genes necessary for the creation of new sensory cells.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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Getting an audience to trust you and to connect with the authenticity of content and the people who deliver it must similarly be earned, cannot be taken for granted, and often arises in unexpected ways.Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This type of loneliness often arises from neglecting your own emotional needs or having low self-worth.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Each handoff introduces potential friction when a health plan relies on multiple partners—from dental providers to transportation services.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, critics argue crypto doesn’t solve these problems and introduces others, including high environmental costs and challenges in regulation, which attract money launderers, criminals, and scammers.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, despite Cato’s high win rate against Palo Alto, SASE appears to be a game in which both companies could prosper.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Lions are a brilliant team to this point with what appears to be an unstoppable offense and a resilient but severely injured defense.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 12 spot bitcoin ETFs in existence have collectively passed $100 billion in assets under management, one of the most successful ETF launches in history.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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