EMBARKING (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

embarking (on or upon)

verb

present participle of embark (on or upon)

as in beginning

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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Before the latest scandal dropped, a New York Times/Siena poll released June 29 showed the multiple controversies were beginning to erode Platner's base.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
The backstory Built from the ground up with construction beginning in 2013, the hotel opened its ‘Ewa Tower in 2016.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Definition of commencing

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Crunchyroll subscribers can also stream the movie, offered in both Japanese and English dubs, starting the same day.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

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Tuesday’s series-opening win over the White Sox, coupled with an Orioles loss, moved Boston out of the American League East cellar and up to fourth place.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Today both an official opening press conference and the opening ceremony signaled the arrival of the Esports World Cup in Paris, even if the in-game action had started last week.

— Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of opening

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Jackson Merrill blasted a ball to left-center field leading off, and, two outs later, Jake Cronenworth drove in two runs with a shot to right-center.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The Sox didn’t collect a hit until a Miguel Vargas single leading off the fourth inning against Royals starter Michael Wacha, who allowed one run on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk in 7 2/3 innings.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

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