1
as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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as in started
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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Recent Examples of commenced
By the time the impeachment trial commenced, the top-down pressure from prominent, national Republicans could be seen and felt.
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Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Littell would finish six innings before the battle of the bullpens commenced.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Last year, 39-year-old Kendra Frazer was found dead just hours before the festival commenced.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
After public outcry earlier this month, a work crew had finally been dispatched to restore it and was laying bricks as anniversary events commenced.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
When Take One commenced, my heart was in my mouth every step of the way — especially each time the actors approached the marks taped to the sidewalk.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Needless to say, the two periods couldn’t be more aligned at this stage – both times, explosive rallies commenced after the ETF logged monstrous pivots, which came after preceding, historic volatility.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The joint patrol commenced shortly after.
—Amir Daftari
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Channel 4 has commenced the search process before the appointment of its next chair, which must be rubberstamped by the UK government.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Littell would finish six innings before the battle of the bullpens commenced.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Last year, 39-year-old Kendra Frazer was found dead just hours before the festival commenced.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
After public outcry earlier this month, a work crew had finally been dispatched to restore it and was laying bricks as anniversary events commenced.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
When Take One commenced, my heart was in my mouth every step of the way — especially each time the actors approached the marks taped to the sidewalk.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Needless to say, the two periods couldn’t be more aligned at this stage – both times, explosive rallies commenced after the ETF logged monstrous pivots, which came after preceding, historic volatility.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The joint patrol commenced shortly after.
—Amir Daftari
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Channel 4 has commenced the search process before the appointment of its next chair, which must be rubberstamped by the UK government.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenced
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Kirk began taking questions, first one about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah’s dominant religion, then another by a liberal TikTok user having to do with transgender people and gun violence.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The drive began well with a 35-yard pass from Taylen Green to Jaden Platt, but stalled quickly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the Valkyries started the game well, holding a 28-21 lead after the first quarter, the offense fell apart the rest of the way.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Baidu has launched a slew of AI applications after its Ernie chatbot received public approval.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The flight originated from Salt Lake City, Utah.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The meme, poking fun at the community, originated in around 2013.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Times Square location, on the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and 47th Street, marks the second permanent outpost for Central Perk, which opened in Boston in 2023.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Western European countries sought a way to defend themselves in the event Germany again arose as a security challenge.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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When challenges arose and employees suggested a different approach, Kentley-Klay and Levinson refused to waver, the people said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series appeared to be headed for a sweep in the acting categories when Britt Lower pulled an upset early in the ceremony by taking the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series over Matlock nominee Kathy Bates.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s assault on Gaza City appeared to be accelerating, with the military issuing evacuation orders for several towers in Gaza City within just a few hours Sunday morning.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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While there was a spin-off OVA in the late ‘80s, which Izubuchi designed the mecha for, there were also two Aura Phantasm artbooks released by B-Club around the same time.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenced. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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