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starting

adjective noun

appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

    “the starting point”

adjective

  1. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

    “with eyes starting from their sockets”

noun

  1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

    “he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital”

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Example Sentences

the starting point
hands in the starting position
with eyes starting from their sockets
he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital
his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen

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