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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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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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
frightened horses with starting eyes
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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
Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Wusthof’s line of Chef Knives (starting at $100) are beefy and sturdy.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Things are definitely picking up as HBO’s Harry Potter series lurches toward production, namely casting, and now a lot of names are starting to swirl around as being sought after for specific roles.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The first half was filled with unusual happenings, starting with Lincoln being assessed two 15-yard penalties for coming out of the locker room and taunting Newbury Park players.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Just in time for the holiday season, HeyDude is offering extended Cyber Monday deals with doorbusters starting at just $30, plus new collaborations to check out like the HeyDude x Disney drop!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Perhaps your boots are starting to feel colder and damper with each passing day.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Dozens of witnesses have testified in the seven-week-long trial, with the jury starting the deliberation process Tuesday afternoon.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Search company has upgraded several Pixel phones to at least five years of Android and security updates, starting from the date they were released.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Wusthof’s line of Chef Knives (starting at $100) are beefy and sturdy.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Things are definitely picking up as HBO’s Harry Potter series lurches toward production, namely casting, and now a lot of names are starting to swirl around as being sought after for specific roles.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The first half was filled with unusual happenings, starting with Lincoln being assessed two 15-yard penalties for coming out of the locker room and taunting Newbury Park players.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Just in time for the holiday season, HeyDude is offering extended Cyber Monday deals with doorbusters starting at just $30, plus new collaborations to check out like the HeyDude x Disney drop!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Perhaps your boots are starting to feel colder and damper with each passing day.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Dozens of witnesses have testified in the seven-week-long trial, with the jury starting the deliberation process Tuesday afternoon.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Search company has upgraded several Pixel phones to at least five years of Android and security updates, starting from the date they were released.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starting
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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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But fans had been mourning the loss of the cheeky, friendly kid from the beginning days of the band for years.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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Digitalization in the scrap business isn’t about jumping into all the latest tools.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here, players jumping from team to team in deals under a million euros or dollars—as the Zambian star Kundananji did in February—is more common a level below the elite leagues, as the celebs occasionally change jerseys for nine-figure fees, then picking up a mega salary.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over the last year, the girls have made had waves with musically versatile releases and powerful choreographies, establishing themselves as a formidable force.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, establishing an efficient DevOps program isn’t without its challenges.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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No Chubb activation The Dolphins, on Saturday, passed on activating three players who had their practice windows toward return opened this week, outside linebackers Bradley Chubb and Cameron Goode and long snapper Blake Ferguson.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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Assuming an initial retail price of $25 per month, or $300 per year, Fishman sees the new platform generating some $259 million in incremental revenue in 2026, given a base of 1 million paying customers.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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But when things take a trippy turn during their initial make-out, they are suddenly doomed to relive the same day over and again, Groundhog Day-style.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neil Shen, the founding partner of HongShan – formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, topped an annual list of China’s best venture capital investors released on Tuesday by Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes magazine.Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since founding The Frankie Shop in 2014, Gaëlle Drevet has sought to make elevated versions of everyday pieces.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Native plants can fare better during cold nights than those originating outside of Arizona’s planting zone.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The drugs, worth estimated $250 million, were found by authorities as part of a banana shipment originating from Guatemala that arrived at the Caucedo port in the capital of Santo Domingo.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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