as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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Recent Examples of jump-start
Take advantage of this time of year and motivate yourself to work on small ways to de-stress and jump-start Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In the deal, the Red Sox would not only get reinforcements for their beleaguered middle relief unit, but would jump-start the big league career of Anthony — who signed in 2022 for a $2.5 million bonus, more than double the value of his draft slot.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The right amount of rain at the right time can jump-start the nutrients antlers require (although, as Heffelfinger’s experience shows, above-average moisture is the most influential in areas with relatively sparse precipitation).
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The move jump-starts a long-simmering unionization effort that comes amid scrutiny of the electric utility for potential mishandling of the devastating Eaton fire.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In the deal, the Red Sox would not only get reinforcements for their beleaguered middle relief unit, but would jump-start the big league career of Anthony — who signed in 2022 for a $2.5 million bonus, more than double the value of his draft slot.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
The right amount of rain at the right time can jump-start the nutrients antlers require (although, as Heffelfinger’s experience shows, above-average moisture is the most influential in areas with relatively sparse precipitation).
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The move jump-starts a long-simmering unionization effort that comes amid scrutiny of the electric utility for potential mishandling of the devastating Eaton fire.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump-start
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Laser resurfacing uses the same technology to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Monthly Job Swaps: Nothing stimulates understanding and empathy more than walking in someone else's shoes.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-start. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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