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as in commences
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in starts
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in establishes
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of begins
The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
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Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
As the international biodiversity COP begins in Colombia, the conclusion is simple.
—Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Councilors approved a staggered timeline, allowing construction of the PSU auditorium, which can also host Broadway shows, to be completed before work on the Keller begins.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
The second season begins with an arson at a supermarket, unravelling a complex web of connections among six families whose lives have been intertwined for over two decades.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Emotional agility begins with leadership.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Pick Tarantino plays Sonia, a street smart woman with a mysterious past who begins a relationship with Charlie, played by Arquette.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
As the international biodiversity COP begins in Colombia, the conclusion is simple.
—Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Councilors approved a staggered timeline, allowing construction of the PSU auditorium, which can also host Broadway shows, to be completed before work on the Keller begins.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
The second season begins with an arson at a supermarket, unravelling a complex web of connections among six families whose lives have been intertwined for over two decades.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Emotional agility begins with leadership.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Pick Tarantino plays Sonia, a street smart woman with a mysterious past who begins a relationship with Charlie, played by Arquette.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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This skill starts with your own life.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This focused approach not only maximizes your limited resources but also establishes your brand as an authority in a specific space.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This brain map establishes a baseline against which future experimental connectomes can be compared.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
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The bourbon opens with toffee, dark chocolate, and cinnamon flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This finding opens new avenues for treating injuries without the usual side effects of scarring.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Young Data Scientists League, a non-profit organization focusing on empowering middle and high school students to use data science in creating public good, initiates new projects around AI ethics.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jefferies initiates Rapid7 as buy Jefferies said in its initiation of the cyber security company that Rapid7 is best positioned.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The real tests, most think, will come when adversity arises and adaptation is required.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes, things just go wrong; the incorrect patch is pushed, or an update introduces new vulnerabilities.Stephanie Domas, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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That phenomenon occurs when the moon appears larger and brighter than normal because of the sun’s closer-than-usual position to Earth.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Allure Daily Beauty Blast Get the latest beauty news and product launches in your inbox daily.Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Epic launches tools to self-publish on its mobile store.Jay Peters, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Begins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begins. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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