1
as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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as in starts
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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Recent Examples of commences
Dinner commences in a cool and calm underground lounge before moving upstairs to another intimate locale.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The first leg of the annual championship commences this Saturday, January 3, and wraps up on Saturday, January 17.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Hickey’s expectations come as Wall Street readies for the new trading year, which commences with Friday’s opening bell.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Thus commences a nearly five minute-long sequence in which delivery trucks arrive and a crowd of nearly 100 Others proceed to re-stock the store.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Still thinking about Gael, Nathan proceeds to get loaded at the club with Kizzi and commences a marathon making-out session.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
As Yellow Sophie stands as lookout, Blue Sophi commences the bag search, leaving no stone (or sock or pant leg) unturned.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
The show is nearing the end of its eight-episode run, which commences on December 10, 2025.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Just last week, the Facchino Family began demolishing structures at its 13-acre property at 1655 Berryessa Road before construction commences on a new mixed-income neighborhood near the BART Station.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The first leg of the annual championship commences this Saturday, January 3, and wraps up on Saturday, January 17.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Hickey’s expectations come as Wall Street readies for the new trading year, which commences with Friday’s opening bell.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Thus commences a nearly five minute-long sequence in which delivery trucks arrive and a crowd of nearly 100 Others proceed to re-stock the store.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Still thinking about Gael, Nathan proceeds to get loaded at the club with Kizzi and commences a marathon making-out session.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
As Yellow Sophie stands as lookout, Blue Sophi commences the bag search, leaving no stone (or sock or pant leg) unturned.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
The show is nearing the end of its eight-episode run, which commences on December 10, 2025.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Just last week, the Facchino Family began demolishing structures at its 13-acre property at 1655 Berryessa Road before construction commences on a new mixed-income neighborhood near the BART Station.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commences
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Sweetheart Festival begins in the Foundry Plaza.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, many longevity offerings have come at a hefty cost, such as Attia’s Biograph clinic, which starts at around $7,500 per year.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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Left rudderless without her charismatic best friend, Minnie starts to form a complicated friendship with Callie’s mother.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The name originates from the howling of wolves during the frigid January nights, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Everything originates from the song and its creator.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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The problem arises when advocacy is dressed up as neutral expertise and then insulated by near-permanent tenure.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another set of problems arises with Mamdani-style price controls on housing that encourage landlords to invest less in their housing and sometimes even abandon their housing.—
Edward Peter Stringham,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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From a risk-reward standpoint, the current valuation appears to be an attractive buying opportunity, in our opinion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After stepping away from agents, what appears to be a gun is visible in his waistband.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Commences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commences. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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