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starts

NOUN

beginning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

alpha birth bow commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation exit foundation inauguration inception initiation leaving onset origin source spring start-off takeoff

WEAK

day one first step flying start jump-off running start setting out square one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

arrival close coming completion consequence death effect outgrowth result termination

WEAK

disadvantage stop

NOUN

advantage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break chance lead opening opportunity

STRONG

allowance backing bulge draw edge introduction odds sponsorship vantage

WEAK

head start helping hand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad luck misfortune

STRONG

disadvantage

WEAK

completion conclusion death end ending finish stop

NOUN

flinch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turn

STRONG

convulsion jar jump scare shock spasm twitch

Antonyms

WEAK

completion conclusion death disadvantage end ending finish stop

VERB

begin; come into existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear commence create establish found inaugurate initiate introduce issue launch leave open set up

STRONG

activate arise arouse depart embark engender incite instigate institute light originate pioneer rise rouse spring

WEAK

come into being enter upon get going get under way go ahead hit the road lay foundation make a beginning sally forth see light set in motion set out take first step take the plunge turn on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end finish hide hold keep ruin stop

STRONG

calm dull halt prevent stay

WEAK

complete die ignore

VERB

flinch

Synonyms

STRONG

blanch blench bolt bounce bound buck dart jerk jump leap quail recoil shrink shy spring squinch startle twitch wince

WEAK

draw back jump the gun

Antonyms

STRONG

allow face meet permit

WEAK

complete conclude die end finish ignore stop

Example Sentences

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Cover the pot and cook until the water starts to boil.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

After more than 50 years without a title and decades of false starts, the Knicks' rebirth is fueling a rare level of citywide enthusiasm.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Clarke said later that he has "fantastic problems" in deciding who starts against Haiti.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The first seven races can be seen on FS2 as part of the New York Racing Assn.’s regular “America’s Day at the Races” program, which starts at 7:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Eliana’s with some other soccer girls, and she waves when she sees us and starts to come over.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison