as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embark (on or upon)
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025 -
To define your legacy, begin by reflecting on your core values and what truly matters to you.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Start Preparing Now Companies that need to build their own agentic AI solution can start by choosing a platform.—
Rodrigo Madanes,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The plan was to slide P.J. Washington to small forward, play Davis at power forward and start either Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II at center.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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The visual for the revamp of the song that adds some country twang and fiddle to the airy pop original that was Carpenter’s first Hot 100 chart-topper opens with the two women cruising down the road in a truck as Dolly, 79, reads the paper and Sabrina serves as her wheel woman.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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As the financial year comes to a close in India in March, the race is on to open more dark stores and fuel the rise of the Q-commerce supply chain.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lamm, 43, had previously founded or cofounded five companies, each of which was ultimately acquired.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sherwin-Williams Foxy Sandy Lucas, founding partner of Lucas/Eilers Design Associates L.L.P, breaks the mold of resorting to neutral colors to make a space look larger.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Embark (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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