as in begins
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarks (on or upon)
Verb
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The eight-team event begins with quarterfinal games April 1-2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026 -
From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 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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If the sales go through and drilling eventually commences, large portions of the trail could, in theory, become unusable, forcing a reroute to keep it viable as a recreation setting.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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Zita also offers a chef’s table experience that starts with an amuse bouche in the kitchen and takes you on a journey through seasonal Tuscan recipes paired with local wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Her life is upended when the SMIRK driver, Charlie (David Dastmalchian), starts dropping off boxes, all shapes and sizes, and all the time.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Disney Adventure World opens at Disneyland Paris on March 29, inviting guests to step into beloved franchises from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel, including a brand new World of Frozen.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The film opens with Lorenz Hart collapsing and then with what’s supposed to sound like an archival radio obituary from 1943.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Embarks (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarks%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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