1
as in commenced
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 started
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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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
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Recent Examples of began
Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
LaFleur began his Packer career going 8-0 against the NFC North and was 15-3 in his first three seasons.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Learning new methods of connecting with students Velasco began experimenting with incorporating activities into his lesson plans.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Mike Yastrzemski began the game with a leadoff walk.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
What began as a quick bite to hold me over until dinner turned into a fully fledged feast of lemon tagliolini with swordfish ragu, maccheroncini cacio e pepe with citrus, and paccheri pasta with tomatoes, burrata, and basil.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
More than 50 years ago, Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) began showing up in places like these, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health and livelihood of farmworkers.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Within days, scientists began lobbying for a replacement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Webb, which then began its cosmic operations in July 2022, was designed to operate for up to 10 years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
LaFleur began his Packer career going 8-0 against the NFC North and was 15-3 in his first three seasons.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Learning new methods of connecting with students Velasco began experimenting with incorporating activities into his lesson plans.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Mike Yastrzemski began the game with a leadoff walk.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
What began as a quick bite to hold me over until dinner turned into a fully fledged feast of lemon tagliolini with swordfish ragu, maccheroncini cacio e pepe with citrus, and paccheri pasta with tomatoes, burrata, and basil.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
More than 50 years ago, Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) began showing up in places like these, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health and livelihood of farmworkers.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Within days, scientists began lobbying for a replacement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Webb, which then began its cosmic operations in July 2022, was designed to operate for up to 10 years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for began
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By the time the impeachment trial commenced, the top-down pressure from prominent, national Republicans could be seen and felt.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Littell would finish six innings before the battle of the bullpens commenced.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Sheen started misusing substances, Cryer noticed Sheen’s razor-sharp performance slipping on the CBS comedy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gemini was founded by the Winklevoss twins in 2014 and holds more than $21 billion of assets on its platform as of the end of July.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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France’s Fifth Republic, founded by President Charles de Gaulle in 1958, was designed to end the chronic instability that had plagued the Third and Fourth Republics earlier in the 20th century.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s how the analysts opened their comments and questions during Oracle’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, as the company’s stock price was in the midst of a 28% after-hours rally.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The flight originated from Salt Lake City, Utah.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The meme, poking fun at the community, originated in around 2013.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The majority held that the right to end a pregnancy was found neither in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history, erasing a reproductive right the high court established nearly five decades ago.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Use a car dealership that is well established in your community.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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TeamSmile also launched a new pilot program to deliver essential dental care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), highlighting the urgent need for accessible treatment for these kids.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Western European countries sought a way to defend themselves in the event Germany again arose as a security challenge.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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When challenges arose and employees suggested a different approach, Kentley-Klay and Levinson refused to waver, the people said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Began.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/began. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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