1
as in commences
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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2
as in starts
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in establishes
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of begins
By Thursday through Saturday, highs are expected to reach near 90 degrees, marking a return to more summer-like conditions just as May begins.
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Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Each one begins as a long chain of amino acids, like a string of beads.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While celebrities sit in hair and makeup for hours the day of the Met Gala, in many cases skin care prep begins months before.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Menswear and couture kick things off in Milan and Paris before New Yorkers jet back to their homebase for the first round of womenswear shows and the international circuit begins all over again.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
What begins as a normal workday quickly turns into something far more unexpected.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The investment opportunity script This script often begins with a friendly introduction through social media, email or even a text message.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Each one begins as a long chain of amino acids, like a string of beads.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While celebrities sit in hair and makeup for hours the day of the Met Gala, in many cases skin care prep begins months before.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Menswear and couture kick things off in Milan and Paris before New Yorkers jet back to their homebase for the first round of womenswear shows and the international circuit begins all over again.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
What begins as a normal workday quickly turns into something far more unexpected.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The investment opportunity script This script often begins with a friendly introduction through social media, email or even a text message.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begins
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Falling back to the pack and seven points shy of San Jose, which won 4-1 at BMO Stadium on Sunday, LAFC has seen its recent MLS stumbles coincide with advancing to a two-leg CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which commences Wednesday at BMO Stadium and ends May 6 in Toluca, Mexico.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new pact commences on January 2027 after Butterworth’s current deal with Paramount wraps up at the end of the year.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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If space starts to operate more like aviation, the pace of discovery could change in ways that ripple far beyond the aerospace industry.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The chatbot starts with questions about a final group project and drills into details based on each student’s answers.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first episode establishes immediately that something is uniquely off about Widow’s Bay, and not just because Shep, a shipman patrolling the waters at night, goes missing, potentially because he’s been taken by a sinister fog.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new law establishes a foreign agent registration requirement, ensuring individuals acting on behalf of hostile foreign governments cannot operate in the shadows.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sandy, rocky soil and extreme heat will never phase ice plant, which originates from Africa.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Deutsche Bank initiates Ascentage Pharma as buy Deutsche said the biopharma company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beyond a few million K, fusion through the proton-proton chain initiates.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Apr. 2026
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