Definitions

break ground

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begin v.
break the ice v.
plow v.

VERB

begin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up start undertake

STRONG

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

WEAK

break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to give impulse lay foundation for make active plunge into set about set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

STRONG

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

WEAK

complete consummate die

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off lead the way make a start oil the works open the way pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

VERB

plow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bulldoze cultivate rake reap shove smash

STRONG

break farm furrow harrow harvest list push ridge rush till trench turn

WEAK

turn over

Antonyms

STRONG

hide plant

WEAK

fill

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break ground

Some say it’s hard to secure financing and insurance when you don’t know how long it will take before you can break ground.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent's self-sufficiency in fuel.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Developer plans to break ground in September on a master-planned community to include 7,200 homes, offices and parks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Starting this summer, the West Gateway project will break ground and by summer 2028, over 12 million tons of clean beautiful coal per year will be shipped to countries all around the world,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

Machines from the Capitol break ground for a new factory where we will make medicines.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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