1
as in commenced
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in started
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of began
His trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate criminal charges.
—
The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking justice, retribution and answers for the survivors and bereaved families.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
However, as global demand for premium spirits surged in the 2000s, rare bottles from closed distilleries began to fetch high prices, driven by their uniqueness and limited availability.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All three were once part of the band, which has just scored a new hit album this week in the country where their journey began.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The search for Prague’s missing books began during World War II, when members of the city’s then Jewish community tried to track some of them down, Bušek said.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Issues began to arise after the team’s narrow Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, a game which Philly arguably should have lost if rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had caught what would’ve been a game-winning touchdown in the final few seconds.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking justice, retribution and answers for the survivors and bereaved families.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
However, as global demand for premium spirits surged in the 2000s, rare bottles from closed distilleries began to fetch high prices, driven by their uniqueness and limited availability.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All three were once part of the band, which has just scored a new hit album this week in the country where their journey began.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The search for Prague’s missing books began during World War II, when members of the city’s then Jewish community tried to track some of them down, Bušek said.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for began
Verb
-
The search for Dolly has commenced!Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
-
As of June 30, 2024, the company had not commenced operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Both teams started 4-0 this season for the first time since 1945, and Army was 9-0 until losing to CFP entry Notre Dame.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
One such community is EO, founded in 1987 by Verne Harnish and twenty-two other entrepreneurs.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The Daily Pennsylvanian—Penn’s student newspaper—reported that Mangione founded the school’s Game Research and Development Environment club and that he was inducted into the Eta Kappa Nu honor society for excellence in electrical and computer engineering before graduating in 2020.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Zara has trailed the café concept in Dubai, opened in November 2023, as well as Paris and Lisbon.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
-
With a simple, single API, the bond world is opened.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
-
California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
For instances onstage, Lachman established breathtaking silhouettes of the soprano from behind to act as an invitation.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Trust is intangible, yet self-evident—and best established in the kinds of face-to-face interactions that are unfortunately being de-prioritized across every industry.Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In 2024, Skims launched its own app and loyalty program, which has close to 1 million members now.Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
-
First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
-
Previous delays arose over redesigns of life support systems and modifications to rocket engines.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Articles Related to began
Thesaurus Entries Near began
Cite this Entry
“Began.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/began. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share