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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6
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
Li Cohen, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Entering the matchup, the Wolves starting five had played 807 possessions of non-garbage time minutes, according to Cleaning The Glass.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Either this starting unit has to click very soon or Finch must make a change to address the sluggishness.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Perhaps Finch is leaning on a couple of recent games against high-caliber competition for optimism about his starting five.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Pickett is active but not starting, meaning Tanner McKee gets an opportunity to make his first NFL start.
—Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Paris Saint-Germain is keeping an eye on the future of a starting FC Barcelona star as the contract of one of its own players runs down according to Relevo, which cited anonymous sources.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Reports surfaced last week that starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor would miss the game; Proctor dressed at Friday’s practice but was a limited participant during the media viewing period.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Entering the matchup, the Wolves starting five had played 807 possessions of non-garbage time minutes, according to Cleaning The Glass.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Either this starting unit has to click very soon or Finch must make a change to address the sluggishness.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Perhaps Finch is leaning on a couple of recent games against high-caliber competition for optimism about his starting five.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Pickett is active but not starting, meaning Tanner McKee gets an opportunity to make his first NFL start.
—Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Paris Saint-Germain is keeping an eye on the future of a starting FC Barcelona star as the contract of one of its own players runs down according to Relevo, which cited anonymous sources.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Reports surfaced last week that starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor would miss the game; Proctor dressed at Friday’s practice but was a limited participant during the media viewing period.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
Adjective
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Well, the beginning days of spring can be cold, too.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Some of the efforts being eyed by hardline Republicans are focused on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) workers, which DOGE — the brainchild of billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk — has sought to dismantle since the beginning days of the Trump administration.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, McIlroy blew up for a double bogey on the first hole before jumping out to a massive lead.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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By jumping to agentic, Amazon can make home assistants that are capable and conversational like ChatGPT but also have a framework for communicating and controlling external services, as Alexa and Siri can.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The existing podium of the nearby Palace of Youth has been extended to merge with the theater’s base, further enhancing connectivity and activating the area as a vibrant public space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in conversations about race requires activating System 2—the slower, more intentional way of thinking—to disrupt those patterns and build deeper awareness.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His remarks came as markets began to stabilize following initial uncertainty about the administration's trade tactics.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Clark made the initial comments in her interview in December with Time Magazine and refreshed those remarks in her interview with comedian David Letterman.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since founding the lifestyle brand Simplified in 2008, the mother of three has amassed over 30,000 followers on Substack and nearly 300,000 on Instagram.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women deserve their own places at the top, and if that means more women are founding companies, the more, the merrier.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of baseball's longest-standing franchises, originating in 1882, joining the then-10-year-old National League in 1887 and moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1891.—
Jon Vankin,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, these zoonotic pathogens originating from plastic debris pose a health risk because birds can act as reservoirs for these diseases.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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