strike (into)

verb

Definition of strike (into)next
as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (into)
  1. begin
  2. commence
  3. start
  4. get off
  5. open
  6. found
  7. launch
Verb
  • How to get a McRib in Arizona The McRib will be available at all McDonald's locations in Arizona beginning Dec. 3, 2024.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • According to an Associated Press report, Bushnell began a livestream on Twitch before dousing himself in a flammable chemical.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Oasis Live ‘25 tour has 38 shows booked so far, and will commence on July 4 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of commence
Verb
  • The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays).
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Irving started getting around Braun and making tough shots.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of start
Verb
  • Now called Opportunity Village, the initiative aims to help unsheltered individuals get off the streets.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • As indicated by Monday’s show, this last leg of the Luck and Strange tour got off to a very terrific start.
    David Chiu, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of get off
Verb
  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The driving rats project has opened new and unexpected doors in my behavioral neuroscience research lab.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of open
Verb
  • Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cary is a populous town in North Carolina with a history long before the R&B star, have been founded in 1750.
    Jade Gomez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of found
Verb
  • Library survey Santa Clara County Library District has launched an online community survey for Santa Clara County residents who utilize its services and/or live in the nine cities within its boundaries, including Campbell.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • For the first time since Google launched, there’s something arguably superior going up against it.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of launch
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