Engage
Start
Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In practically every episode Vincent and Catherine start to engage in a kiss, but at the last moment they always wince and just hug each other instead.
Source: Almost Kiss -
Almost Kiss: In practically every episode Vincent and Catherine start to engage in a kiss, but at the last moment they always wince and just hug each other instead.
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Our Werewolves Are Different: All women of McDonaldland start turning into wolves after they engage in any sexual activity, even masturbation.
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Start and Engage. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/engage/start
Engage & Start. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/engage/start>.
Start or Engage. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/engage/start.
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