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as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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as in started
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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Recent Examples of commenced
On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Early-stage discussions of regulation have also commenced in Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Peru, Norway, the United Kingdom and the remainder of the European Union.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Before the Oranje Fanwalk commenced Thursday, the Netherlands packed the Power & Light for food and some beverages.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Years later, on May 24, 2011, Casey's trial commenced in Orlando.
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Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Bystanders pulled her from the water and commenced first aid on the beach before paramedics arrived, the statement said.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
In the 20th century, Germany and Japan had just invaded Poland and China and commenced expanding their territory while eliminating the resident populations.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
As graduations commenced and the last day of school rolled around, families celebrated by indulging in a good meal at some popular Fort Worth restaurants.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Early-stage discussions of regulation have also commenced in Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Peru, Norway, the United Kingdom and the remainder of the European Union.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Before the Oranje Fanwalk commenced Thursday, the Netherlands packed the Power & Light for food and some beverages.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Years later, on May 24, 2011, Casey's trial commenced in Orlando.
—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Bystanders pulled her from the water and commenced first aid on the beach before paramedics arrived, the statement said.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
In the 20th century, Germany and Japan had just invaded Poland and China and commenced expanding their territory while eliminating the resident populations.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
As graduations commenced and the last day of school rolled around, families celebrated by indulging in a good meal at some popular Fort Worth restaurants.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenced
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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Iran targeted American military facilities in the Middle East after the US launched more strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
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So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
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The cleats, now scrupulously modeled in 3D simulations, originated as sharp metal nails, the kind sold at a local hardware store.
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San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
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It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
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The question arose following the ouster from the September primary ballot of Republican Anne Manning Martin by the state Ballot Law Commission.
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In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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“Commenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenced. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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