as in beginning
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1
as in jumping
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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2
as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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3
as in activating
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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4
as in commencing
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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5
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in launching
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment
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Recent Examples of starting
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
He was restored to the starting lineup against Belgium, but was taken off midway through the second half.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The Royals held Perez out of the starting lineup in their series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
If James joins the Warriors, four of the five spots in the starting lineup would likely be locked.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The New York Knicks had some issues with the starting lineup at times over the past two years.
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Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
France has no player at risk of a suspension, so a change in the starting lineup is unlikely.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Second baseman Luis Arraez was out of the starting lineup for a second straight game after fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
Check below to shop my top picks for short legs with prices starting at $18.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
But this is a starting XI that was rested for the final group game, a 3-0 win over Jordan.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Keep scrolling for bell tents, yurts, and more, starting at $190.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Soak your hands in warm water before starting to soften cuticles and make cleanup easier.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Kansas City got a taste of Holland’s fan culture starting with an Orange Fan Walk on Thursday morning.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Jónsdóttir returned to the starting lineup after missing the last four games because of a foot injury.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
He was restored to the starting lineup against Belgium, but was taken off midway through the second half.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The Royals held Perez out of the starting lineup in their series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
If James joins the Warriors, four of the five spots in the starting lineup would likely be locked.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The New York Knicks had some issues with the starting lineup at times over the past two years.
—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
France has no player at risk of a suspension, so a change in the starting lineup is unlikely.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Second baseman Luis Arraez was out of the starting lineup for a second straight game after fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Verb
Crunchyroll subscribers can also stream the movie, offered in both Japanese and English dubs, starting the same day.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
Check below to shop my top picks for short legs with prices starting at $18.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
But this is a starting XI that was rested for the final group game, a 3-0 win over Jordan.
—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Keep scrolling for bell tents, yurts, and more, starting at $190.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Soak your hands in warm water before starting to soften cuticles and make cleanup easier.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Kansas City got a taste of Holland’s fan culture starting with an Orange Fan Walk on Thursday morning.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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Dugger served as a backup through the beginning portion of the season before being dealt to the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline.
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New York’s own ban, which went into effect during the current school year, has been widely praised by educators during its beginning months.
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One of my earliest moviegoing memories is nearly jumping out of my seat at the sight of Doctor Octopus.
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Wednesday, a witness called 911 to report somebody jumping off the bridge, Knox said.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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In her first year activating, Rowe said, Her Fantasy Box arrived with 20,000 units and left with none.
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In Bridgeport, officials are activating the cooling center protocol from Wednesday through Friday.
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Flexjet has become the official private aviation supplier for Formula 1 in a new multi-year agreement, commencing with the British Grand Prix.
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Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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The apartment's one window, protruding from the zinc roof, faces west, putting it in direct sun from midday to dusk.
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All door handles in the ward are metal levers flush with the door, rather than protruding, to prevent patients from using them as ligature points.
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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.
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Ahead of launching its first-ever foldable device, Apple has already secured components for about 80 million smartphones spread across new models for the second half of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia.
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Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association members have broadened to include NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.
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Balogun matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude's four in the initial tournament in 1930.
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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