as in beginning
the point at which something begins
there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed
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Recent Examples of commencement
Police say Rodney Hinton Jr. struck the deputy with his car May 1 as the deputy was directing traffic for the University of Cincinnati commencement.
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Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
However, the university warns that many frequently reach capacity during commencement events, and guests are encouraged to have backup parking plans in other garages.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If a debtor is found to have fraudulently transferred assets in the one year prior to the commencement of a bankruptcy case (either voluntary or involuntary), the court is required under Bankruptcy Code 727 to deny the debtor's discharge.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
American Baptist commencement ceremony May 15 features Civil Rights hero and former American Baptist president Bernard Lafayette, who celebrates theme of ABC community members passing the torch.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
However, the university warns that many frequently reach capacity during commencement events, and guests are encouraged to have backup parking plans in other garages.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
If a debtor is found to have fraudulently transferred assets in the one year prior to the commencement of a bankruptcy case (either voluntary or involuntary), the court is required under Bankruptcy Code 727 to deny the debtor's discharge.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
American Baptist commencement ceremony May 15 features Civil Rights hero and former American Baptist president Bernard Lafayette, who celebrates theme of ABC community members passing the torch.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commencement
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Recent flooding in Texas at the beginning of the month killed at least 130 people, New York and New Jersey has also just been hit by flash flooding, and the fourth tropical storm of the season is expected to hit the coast of Florida this week.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
15 July 2025
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They are required at the beginning of 8th grade, and staff must collaborate with students and their families to create and review the plans annually.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Norm Hall/Getty Images The Red Sox have an ace in Garrett Crochet while Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito turned their seasons around over their last six starts.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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That Morejón made it through so many stops and starts, improving his body and mind and his pitching arsenal along the way, is what has been gratifying to longtime members of the organization.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Since its inception in 1994, New Faces has been regarded as a premier launchpad, helping to propel the careers of dozens of comedy’s biggest stars — among them, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Jo Koy, and Kumail Nanjiani.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Practically since its inception, the project has faced fierce opposition from local officials in the resort town, who cite concerns that beachgoers would lose a pristine ocean view if the turbines were visible from shore.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions contributed to a 25% spike in import prices (see chart).—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To Reveal Cancer Cells The Good Life: This Viral Pharmacist Says Sunscreen Isn't Enough This Summer Psychedelic Drug May Slow Aging In boys, sucralose stood out as the most significant sweetener associated with early puberty onset.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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That’s what makes the launch of Delphi Intelligence notable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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After the launch, a rider requesting a trip on Uber may be given the option to hail a driverless Apollo Go car, the two companies said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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“Commencement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commencement. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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