EMBARKED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

embarked (on or upon)

verb

past tense of embark (on or upon)

as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching

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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.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of began

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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.

— 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

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The 270,000-square-foot building opened in 2023 with computerized saws and equipment imported from Germany.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Khamenei was killed along with several members of his family in an airstrike as the US and Israel launched their war with Iran on February 28.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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