1
as in commences
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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2
as in starts
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in establishes
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 begins
The drones are programmed not to fly over 200 feet and to return to their charging station on their own when the battery level begins to get low.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Notifications will be sent 48 hours before the purchase time slot begins, with the last batch coming as late as April 4.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Now the cycle that has repeated for the better part of two decades begins again for Tiger Woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Early voting begins Tuesday, March 24.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The eight-day holiday that begins this week on April 1 often is marked with a seder on the first and second nights and may include such staples as brisket, matzoh ball soup, haroset and kugel.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Notifications will be sent 48 hours before the purchase time slot begins, with the last batch coming as late as April 4.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Now the cycle that has repeated for the better part of two decades begins again for Tiger Woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Early voting begins Tuesday, March 24.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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But the Passover Seder also commences the 50-day historical journey to Mount Sinai, the metaphorical site where the Jewish people received the Torah, the laws and traditions that gave shape to their journey, their culture and societal structure.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer starts right at your front door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Proposed by MKs Simcha Rotman and Yulia Malinovsky, the law establishes the practical mechanisms — procedural and evidentiary — to secure convictions of Nukhba terrorists, after which the death penalty could be imposed.—
Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.—
John Seng,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Private museum tours, sandal-making workshops, and boat trips to the nearby islands of Aegina and Kea (where another One&Only opens in 2024) can be arranged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Get Morning Squawk directly to your inbox The Morning Squawk newsletter by Alex Harring is your rundown of five things to know before the stock market opens.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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And the hourly fee — ranging from $135 to $185 — doesn’t start until the need for help arises.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the Hebrew Bible’s narrative in Exodus, Moses arises as a leader of the Israelites and a prophet of God.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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The platform tracks key dates, such as license and certification expirations, and initiates alerts well in advance.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Berenberg initiates Mobileye as buy Berenberg says the stock is cheap.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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