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
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One source said that at the beginning Trump was reluctant to hold the meeting, but eventually agreed.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
7 Dec. 2024
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Three ounces of seed will cover 400 square feet, a nice start to a beginning habitat garden.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Nov. 2024
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Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Everybody was smiling and literally jumping with joy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
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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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The initial court ruled in favor of Chylak in October 2024.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the flight from Cleveland, Mahomes headed to the Chiefs’ training facility for treatment and an initial flexibility assessment.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Abigail Stuart, founding partner of Day One Strategy, with 20+ years in brand and market research, drives innovation and champions AI.—
Abigail Stuart,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by real events, the film is described as an epic fable about the founding leader of the Shaker Movement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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For some, the declines were symptomatic of a greater disorder originating from within the league itself, something egregious enough to effectively drive a fifth of the audience away within the span of a single year.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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