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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in to activate
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
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Recent Examples of start
Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
McBride’s book is a wonderful resource for starting and navigating those conversations.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Vásquez lost both of his starts last year against the Braves, allowing five runs over 11 innings (4.09 ERA) while striking out seven against one walk.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
To start, test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin is sharing a recipe for Mar i Muntanya, a Catalan surf-and-turf dish.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
McBride’s book is a wonderful resource for starting and navigating those conversations.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
Despite the hot start, Korda remains one of the most unpretentious players in the world.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Vásquez lost both of his starts last year against the Braves, allowing five runs over 11 innings (4.09 ERA) while striking out seven against one walk.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
Verb
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The stock jumped 22% to S$0.335 in Friday morning trading in Singapore, heading for its highest close since March 2018.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, property values in Ada County jumped by a record 30% before dipping in more recent years, keeping property taxes top of mind for residents.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The public safety department said a shelter had been established in Columbus, North Carolina.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a joint advisory warning that two-factor authentication needed to be activated for all webmail and VPN accounts as a matter of urgency.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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New users can sign up through our links to activate this welcome offer in time for second round action over the weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Desir had won 24 consecutive matches to begin the season.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Angels in the Asylum was able to begin production with funding from other investors, while Sorrenti and Greenwood also put cash into the project.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The strikes commenced approximately two hours after Goldberg received the information.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Under-the-radar talks about them joining Loewe commenced last October, the same sources said.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the beginning of 2025, the Decentralized Science (DeSci) movement experienced significant momentum, marked by several key developments such as the emergence of new projects, market growth and investment, technological advancements, and community and collaboration.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since the beginning of his second term in office, several of Trump's executive orders have targeted transgender and gender-nonconforming people.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The recall, which was voluntarily initiated by Great Lakes Cheese, was initiated on Feb. 15, and has yet to be given a termination date.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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This alignment reflects a broader strategic shift initiated by New York Life CEO Craig DeSanto, who prioritized client and agent experience over a traditional product-centric focus.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/start. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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