as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Diaz said, adding that the publicity surrounding their subway busking had kick-started some possible collaborations.
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Ilana Frost, People.com, 19 May 2025
Gary Councilwoman Lori Lathan, newly appointed to the commission, kick-started a discussion of how the agency can continue to push for things like air quality improvement without referring to climate change or otherwise running afoul of Trump’s edicts.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off.
—Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
His colorful photos have also been known to kick-start entire decorating schemes.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Ilana Frost, People.com, 19 May 2025
Gary Councilwoman Lori Lathan, newly appointed to the commission, kick-started a discussion of how the agency can continue to push for things like air quality improvement without referring to climate change or otherwise running afoul of Trump’s edicts.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off.
—Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
His colorful photos have also been known to kick-start entire decorating schemes.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
Verb
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The company is hoping the device jump-starts its sagging sales.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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This past April, Singapore added four weeks of mandatory paternity leave (other countries, including Sweden, Japan, and Norway have similar policies), which has the ability to jump-start more equitable caretaking for both parents early on.—
Samantha Mann,
Time,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In later years, Crawford resurrected his legal career, as a dedicated Indianapolis defense attorney.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Her plan is to use Omega, dead or alive, as a gene bank to resurrect the Time Lords and construct a new Gallifrey.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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Dawson hopes to rekindle his relationship with his date, Joey, who's supposedly chosen her friendship with him over her budding romance with Pacey.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Part of the fun of the film is in seeing how other people react to the fact that March is keen to rekindle his bond with his wife, regardless of her new status as electrical appliance.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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In his final campaign speeches Monday, Lee promised to revitalize the economy, reduce inequality and ease national divisions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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As Special Counsel, my team and I will make every effort to restore competence and integrity to the Executive Branch — with priority on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal workforce and revitalize the Rule of Law and Fairness in Hatch Act enforcement.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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