as in beginning
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1
as in jumping
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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2
as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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3
as in activating
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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4
as in commencing
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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5
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in launching
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 starting
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
His first chance will be against the Colorado Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano as Freeland was inserted into the starting lineup at second base.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The Jazz do not currently have a starting-level shooting guard on the roster.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Hernandez was in the starting lineup Monday against the Colorado Rockies batting ninth while playing third base.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
Starting lineup for Sunday’s Cup Series race Cup qualifying was washed out Saturday afternoon, and thus the starting lineup was set by the rule book.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Yankees catcher Austin Wells was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The official transition took place just days before the regular season opener, when Finch moved Donte DiVincenzo into the starting lineup in place of Mike Conley, leaving Edwards as Minnesota’s official lead guard.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Andujar, France and Sheets have been in the starting lineup together just three times, all three in the past seven games and all three victories.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Another potential funding source cited in the proposal is starting to use grants and penalty funds obtained by the city attorney’s office to cover general fund expenses.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And starting June 24, 2026, an additional day—every other Saturday—will be added.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The daylight was only just starting to be daylight.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Define The Problem Correctly A strong architect will push back on the brief before starting to design.
—Taras Tymoshchuk, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Even with the regular season a few months away from starting, this week has been full of drama.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The league will play across four continents, starting with the Week 1 game in Australia.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Clark returned to the starting lineup and scored a team-high 22 points to help lift Indiana to its third consecutive victory.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
His first chance will be against the Colorado Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano as Freeland was inserted into the starting lineup at second base.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The Jazz do not currently have a starting-level shooting guard on the roster.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Hernandez was in the starting lineup Monday against the Colorado Rockies batting ninth while playing third base.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
Starting lineup for Sunday’s Cup Series race Cup qualifying was washed out Saturday afternoon, and thus the starting lineup was set by the rule book.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Yankees catcher Austin Wells was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The official transition took place just days before the regular season opener, when Finch moved Donte DiVincenzo into the starting lineup in place of Mike Conley, leaving Edwards as Minnesota’s official lead guard.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Andujar, France and Sheets have been in the starting lineup together just three times, all three in the past seven games and all three victories.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Verb
Ahead, shop the tank and more of Stewart’s basics starting at $17.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Another potential funding source cited in the proposal is starting to use grants and penalty funds obtained by the city attorney’s office to cover general fund expenses.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And starting June 24, 2026, an additional day—every other Saturday—will be added.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The daylight was only just starting to be daylight.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Define The Problem Correctly A strong architect will push back on the brief before starting to design.
—Taras Tymoshchuk, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Even with the regular season a few months away from starting, this week has been full of drama.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The league will play across four continents, starting with the Week 1 game in Australia.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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After his beginning years in the cafe, Trygar has since moved to the maintenance department and has been responsible for taking care some of Kennywood's iconic rides like the Racer, the Log Jammer, and the Merry Go Round.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The band joins Yellowcard for the Up Up Down Down Tour, a 27-date spring outing with Plain White T’s beginning May 6 in Atlanta and concluding June 20 in Springfield, Massachusetts.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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The feeling of jumping into the spring all sweaty and sore was magnificent.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Dell Technologies was right behind, jumping 31% after reporting its strongest sales growth since 2018.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Archer and Joby are establishing significant footprints already with bets in the Middle East, where regulators and governments have readily embraced the new tech.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But the incident will no doubt deal a blow to not only Blue Origin's ambitions of gaining ground on commercial spaceflight competitor SpaceX, but also to NASA's ambitions of establishing a foothold on the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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By activating its regional proxy, the Houthis in Yemen, Iran could orchestrate the closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, blocking another vital artery connecting major trade routes between Europe, Asia and the Arab world.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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That means activating our downtown with farmers markets, cultural events, outdoor gatherings, and community programming that gives residents a reason to be there.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival is around the corner, commencing May 13 with the opening ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in the south of France.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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This is the phase of the project that’s now commencing.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the company has spread Craigslist postings targeting residents of other US cities such as Boston—and MicroAGI founder and CEO Bercan Kilic teased the prospect of the Shift app soon launching in additional cities such as London, Munich, and Zurich.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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After a year of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the region’s MLB hopefuls gave the public a first look at their plan to court the league this week, launching West Sacramento into a competition with cities across North America, some of which have spent years advancing bids.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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However, if a company lacks substance and constantly requires cash, the euphoria can be short-lived, particularly after the lockup expires and initial investors begin to exit.—
David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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