commencing

verb

Definition of commencingnext
present participle of commence
1
as in beginning
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) commence the festivities

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2
as in starting
to come into existence the games commenced early in the morning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commencing
  1. beginning
  2. starting
  3. opening
  4. originating
  5. arising
  6. appearing
Verb
  • As the year closes, Pesto is beginning his awkward teen years and molting his endearing fluff in favor of adult feathers meant for swimming.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, in advance of beginning actual talks, the United States should push forward de-escalation measures.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginning
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  • Viking cruises spur the project Viking in 2022 began using Milwaukee as a turnaround site for its Great Lakes cruises — with trips starting or ending here.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Funky materials were a strong theme, starting with the Chronoswiss Delphis Firestarter and its fiery red case made out of a new titanium and composite mix.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of starting
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  • Last year, after opening her 17th dress, Ava decided to film an OOTD with her dad and share it on TikTok.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of opening
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  • The company said that Bluey, along with her sister Bingo, will be onboard cruises originating from Australia and New Zealand starting in January 2025.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • While Jay was not part of the social media world, Slater had no choice but to be, given his profession — first as a Broadway star (originating the role of Spongebob Squarepants) and then as a movie star in Wicked.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of originating
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  • One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of arising
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  • Stories appearing in the Daily Star, New York Post and other outlets began claiming, with alarming certainty, that this was evidence of a parallel universe.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But with any group of players appearing on the court together for the first time, there’s bound to be dysfunction at first.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appearing
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