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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
after retiring, he launched a small company devoted to making medical devices
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she launched a career in journalism after quitting acting school
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
infantrymen launching grenades at the nest of machine gunners
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as in start
the point at which something begins
we are at the launch of a new age of space exploration
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Recent Examples of launch
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The acquisition was made by Flow, a residential real estate company launched by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann, in partnership with ASJ Development, a local firm led by San Jose developers Andrew Jacobson and Gary Dillabough.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
Container launch, rapid strike Ruta Block 3 is the most advanced missile in the joint venture’s roadmap, but production will begin with two existing systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
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Verb
Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 21 June 2026
The acquisition was made by Flow, a residential real estate company launched by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann, in partnership with ASJ Development, a local firm led by San Jose developers Andrew Jacobson and Gary Dillabough.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Noun
Recent years have seen major advances in aerial technology, from the creation of autonomous flying taxis to the launch of helium zeppelins the length of a football field.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026
Container launch, rapid strike Ruta Block 3 is the most advanced missile in the joint venture’s roadmap, but production will begin with two existing systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
Verb
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However, command issues and inconsistency prevented him from establishing a permanent role.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Nicole Kidman and Martha Stewart reminded us that a classic button-down shirt can do wonders as a workwear staple or throw-on-and-go option during the warmer months.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The bear was completely oblivious to this crowd of people screaming and throwing things at it.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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The single-engine turboprop plane that crashed in Butler, Missouri, soon after takeoff June 14 had just been brought in for skydiving flights 12 days before the deadly incident, The Star has learned.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Major traffic improvements After a rough start to Kansas City’s World Cup games from a traffic perspective, things were considerably better on Saturday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Griffin Jax gave the Rays a solid five-inning start, allowing two solo homers, and four relievers — an improved Steven Matz, Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger and Bryan Baker — took it from there.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The vote was 6-1 in favor of initiating the contract cancellation.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Del Rio initiated arbitration against CBS Studios.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival next year, Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia’s first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Season 2 of The Audacity is set to commence production this month in Vancouver, BC, and will debut in 2027.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Or other words that have been hurled at him.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Jets and winds from black holes are textbook physics, and scientists have observed many supermassive black holes hurling them into space.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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