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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in to activate
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in to commence
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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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
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as in jumped
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
started the impressionist movement in art
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as in triggered
to cause to function
trying to start the car on a frigid morning
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as in began
to come into existence
the fight started when one child tripped the other
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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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as in commenced
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 start
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Jay and Silent Bob in Indianapolis: How to get tickets
Various presales begin Nov. 15, with general onsale starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 15.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Mark Hughes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals Amazon has already started dropping prices ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Triple Dipper Dream Collection will be available in daily drops, starting Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. ET.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Jay and Silent Bob in Indianapolis: How to get tickets
Various presales begin Nov. 15, with general onsale starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 15.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Frontier will also expand service from the growing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, TX with new bi-weekly service to Cincinnati and Phoenix, and three times a week service to Chicago (O'Hare) and Orlando, with staggered start dates beginning on March 6, 2025.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
Also standard are dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-volt power outlet.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
First reactions out of Venice International Film Festival, meanwhile, were mixed, and the increasingly negative signs started to hint at a downturn to come.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals Amazon has already started dropping prices ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for start
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At the beginning of 2023, Quevedo announced a stop in his career.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, the time for these measures was at the beginning of the massive Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Last spring, pro-Palestinian tent encampments crowded schools and disrupted commencement plans, drawing accusations of antisemitism and prompting new limits.Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Aside from sports contests, the venue has already hosted concerts, commencements for local universities and large networking events.Daniele Proch, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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It had been coupled with the men's tournament since its inception in 1991.Tim Baysinger, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Since its inception in 1971, Starbucks, which is 125th on the Fortune 500, has been headquartered near its original Pike Place store in Seattle.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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The use of vitamin C after the onset of the common cold for treatment is unclear.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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The committee recommended only a 3-day work restriction from the onset of symptoms, even if the HCW is still symptomatic, if they are improved and afebrile—this, despite abundant data that many people shed SARS-CoV2 virus for ten days or more.Judy Stone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $6.95 million from $6.20 million, primarily due to commercial launch activities and additional personnel in the commercial team.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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More than 80 percent of the launches don’t carry government payloads.Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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