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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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as in jumped
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in triggered
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in began
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in commenced
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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Recent Examples of start
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Since starting her journey with the Broadway production, Simard has rewatched the film for a refresh — just once though.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Since that modest start, Rise has raised more than $11 million to make a difference in the lives of five million women and girls in more than 70 countries.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Sharks started the trip with a 1-0 win over New Jersey, followed by a 4-3 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and a regulation-time loss to the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Under the terms of the agreement, work must start within three months of the storm damage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Since starting her journey with the Broadway production, Simard has rewatched the film for a refresh — just once though.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
Emerging in recent years as the leader in the field, Netflix got the biz off to a good start with a second edition of its festival, Netflix Is a Joke, which expanded its scope as 600-plus artists hit Los Angeles over the course of 12 days, with more than 360,000 tickets sold.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Since that modest start, Rise has raised more than $11 million to make a difference in the lives of five million women and girls in more than 70 countries.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The 28-year-old is just getting started.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Sharks started the trip with a 1-0 win over New Jersey, followed by a 4-3 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and a regulation-time loss to the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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How Wisconsin's Sweet Take on the Old-Fashioned Elevated it to State Cocktail Status Thanks to its apocryphal beginnings and statewide brand loyalty, the brandy old-fashioned is the Badger State's go-to cocktail.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
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Reed Arena: Graduate and Professional Degrees When is The University of Houston's fall graduation and commencement?Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Oscar winner returned to her alma mater in 2015 to deliver an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class.Diana Pearl, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Since its inception, the French luxury fashion house has been intrinsically linked to the world of cinema.Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Within a year of its inception in 2011, Syria’s revolution devolved into a civil war, and the country’s territory has since been divided among an assortment of armed groups.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is when doctors can set preventative measures in motion before the onset of something more severe, such as cardiac arrest.Innocent Clement, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The company has been experiencing a steep decline in sales – less than 67,000 Jaguar vehicles were sold globally last year, which is almost half of the total sales during the fiscal year that coincided with the onset of COVID.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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Today's launch attempt was scrubbed with around 17 minutes left in the countdown.Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Proton, Malaysia’s oldest domestic car company, debuted the Southeast Asian country’s first homemade electric vehicle this week in a launch ceremony featuring a guest appearance by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
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