1
as in commenced
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in started
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of began
And so, in this sense of self-scrutiny and recrimination, began another week in the world of Manchester United.
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
While there was mutual respect between the two, the action began to heat up at the midway point.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
After giving birth to her son near the end of September 2022, Norman began battling postpartum depression.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
There’s a part of Lee that believes Kalkbrenner can morph into a player akin to veteran center Brook Lopez, who began his career in Brooklyn before blossoming in Milwaukee.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
After just 32 to 45 days in space, HSPCs began showing signs of premature aging.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
After 22-year-old Tyler Robinson surrendered to authorities, some began highlighting his upbringing in an apparently conservative household.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
In September, Morrissey began touring across North America with stops in Montreal, Canada and New York City.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The drive began well with a 35-yard pass from Taylen Green to Jaden Platt, but stalled quickly.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Mark Critchley, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
While there was mutual respect between the two, the action began to heat up at the midway point.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
After giving birth to her son near the end of September 2022, Norman began battling postpartum depression.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
There’s a part of Lee that believes Kalkbrenner can morph into a player akin to veteran center Brook Lopez, who began his career in Brooklyn before blossoming in Milwaukee.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
After just 32 to 45 days in space, HSPCs began showing signs of premature aging.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
After 22-year-old Tyler Robinson surrendered to authorities, some began highlighting his upbringing in an apparently conservative household.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
In September, Morrissey began touring across North America with stops in Montreal, Canada and New York City.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The drive began well with a 35-yard pass from Taylen Green to Jaden Platt, but stalled quickly.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for began
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Crucially, Grab has commenced generating positive adjusted EBITDA, a key milestone that could attract institutional investment as losses diminish further.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Construction has officially commenced on the King Salman International Airport…This mega-infrastructure underscores Saudi's transformation into a global logistics and travel hub under Vision 2030.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 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
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Rec was founded in 2022 by Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, who worked together at Uber in the mid-2010s.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 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
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For example, Tung Tung Sahur originated in Indonesia.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That Western Auto building apartment where the KC Gooners club originated belonged to Boyce Richardson.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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As has been established…He is trained by Bob Baffert.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The supporting drama actor category, formally established in 1970, has seen 13 Black actors accumulate 23 nominations over five decades.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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That's largely because of a 2010 court ruling that arose after Tiffany sued eBay over counterfeit products on the platform.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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My book also reveals the tensions and clashes that arose as Koreans pursued their diverse goals for liberation.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Began.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/began. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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