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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
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Zumba’s Atella also announced exclusively the launch of ZML Records, saying the label’s music will represent positive energy, and hopefully a springboard to launch new artists, songwriters and producers.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Archer isn’t the only eVTOL company focusing on the UAE with Joby, one of its main competitors, hoping to launch in Dubai next year, with launch facilities currently under construction as sites including Dubai International Airport, according to Aviation Week.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Since launching last year, LangSmith has surged in popularity, as LangChain keeps some of its early products open-source while creating proprietary platforms.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Zumba’s Atella also announced exclusively the launch of ZML Records, saying the label’s music will represent positive energy, and hopefully a springboard to launch new artists, songwriters and producers.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
And as Bigelow reminds us, with the president having final and sole authority for any kind of nuclear launch.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Archer isn’t the only eVTOL company focusing on the UAE with Joby, one of its main competitors, hoping to launch in Dubai next year, with launch facilities currently under construction as sites including Dubai International Airport, according to Aviation Week.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launch
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While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because Moreno was not yet established, the Diamondbacks wanted an everyday outfielder in Gurriel, too.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Inspectors from the Ministry of Customs and Trade began to look into the firm’s finances.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Connolly began her political career when she was elected as a Labour Party member of Galway City Council in 1999.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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When laundry day rolls around, simply throw the durable topper in the laundry with the rest of your bedding for easy maintenance and tumble dry with no heat.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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And to be thrown into now this separation and exploding, blowing up her family this way.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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So in the moments after takeoff, Higginbotham always stared at his watch, heart pounding, counting the seconds to a minute.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Plan for Ear Equalization Baéz says the pressure changes during takeoff and descent can cause discomfort, ear pain, or crying spells.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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McCaffrey ran for over 100 yards for the first time since 2023 (24 carries, 129 yards) and also delivered 72 receiving yards as quarterback Mac Jones made his third straight start and fifth this season in place of an injured Brock Purdy.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hilliard got his start as the young Luke Crain in Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Members of Detroit’s police oversight board are calling for changes to how the department initiates minor stops after two recent police shootings that began with stops for drinking in a parking lot and an obscured license plate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The split commenced a contentious court battle in which the former model requested $175,057 in child support payments, a $45,000 increase from a tentative payment order, during a two-day Santa Barbara court hearing in August, according to People.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The 17-year-long lease will commence at the start of 2026, with two five-year renewal options when the term expires in June 2043, the documents state.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Texas Tech’s football team was penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct because fans hurled tortillas during a 42-17 win over Kansas earlier this month.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Jonah encourages Morgan to hurl eggs at a piece of art that dredges up painful memories.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Launch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launch. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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