as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck (into)
Verb
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This story has been updated to note that Mega Millions began in 2002, not 2022.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Surprisingly little time has been spent on this issue since the war began.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The company has not commenced any operations and does not expect to generate operating revenues until after completing a business combination.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
27 Dec. 2024
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An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The train station originally opened December 26, 1913.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The film, which boasted a budget of $250 million, only opened to $32 million in the United States with mediocre reviews (the film currently has a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes).—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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While brands like Pedialyte previously dominated the market, several brands have launched with a new approach that’s not just about general hydration.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine launched a drone attack in Oryol, north of Kursk, and hit an oil depot that Kyiv has said supplies the Russian military last week.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Struck (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28into%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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