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commencing

[kuh-men-sing] / kəˈmɛn sɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
inceptive
Synonyms
WEAK
antecedent basic earliest early elementary embryonic first foremost fundamental germinal headmost inaugural inchoate incipient infant initial initiative initiatory introductory leading leadoff nascent opening original pioneer virgin
ADJECTIVE
incipient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
embryonic nascent
WEAK
basic beginning elementary fundamental inceptive inchoate initial initiative initiatory introductory originating start
Antonyms
WEAK
developed grown mature
ADJECTIVE
initial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
basic introductory original
STRONG
antecedent first fundamental germinal inaugural infant initiative leading opening pioneer virgin
WEAK
earliest early elementary embryonic foremost headmost inceptive inchoate incipient initiatory nascent
Antonyms
STRONG
following last subordinate
WEAK
closing final
ADJECTIVE
initiatory
Synonyms
WEAK
antecedent basic earliest early elementary embryonic first foremost fundamental germinal headmost inaugural inceptive inchoate incipient infant initial initiative introductory leading leadoff nascent opening original pioneer virgin
ADJECTIVE
original
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic initial
STRONG
aboriginal beginning first infant opening pioneer primary starting
WEAK
archetypal autochthonous early elementary embryonic first-hand genuine inceptive introductory prime primeval primitive primordial pristine prototypal rudimental rudimentary underivative underived
Antonyms
STRONG
last
WEAK
borrowed derivative hackneyed latest newest old used worn
ADJECTIVE
originating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arising beginning starting stemming
STRONG
activated authored begot caused created dawning deriving emanating fashioned formed generated induced inspired issuing made motivated proceeding produced
WEAK
incepted

Example Sentences

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But it is unlikely, as it strategised ahead of commencing the attacks on Iran, that the US fully foresaw some of these economic consequences.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Also, it’s commencing a structurally stronger earnings cycle, with margin expansion expected to be aided by drivers including higher contribution from complex and differentiated formulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 10 January 2026.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

One kid kicked a football, commencing a mad scramble as a group of friends converged on the object of their delight.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

“Tower. Engine explosion! Cockpit lights out. Am commencing starboard turn to avoid populated area. Will attempt to punch out when wings are level. Wish me luck. Over.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.