Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jump-start Trump signs order to boost deep-sea mining U.S. President Donald Trump signed on Thursday a sweeping executive order to jump-start the controversial practice of deep-sea mining, which uses heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025 To jump-start this rebuild, Vrabel wants guys who play and act a certain way. Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 But taking a few minutes to bring your body back to baseline can jump-start your recovery afterward. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025 So why not jump-start the cultural conversation around ballet with a big, year-long, transatlantic showcase? Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jump-start
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump-start
stimulate
Verb
  • Aeration stimulates new growth to cover areas damaged by fairy rings.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • Zaria Court is designed to stimulate local economies, creating jobs not only in sports but also in surrounding sectors, from retail to hospitality.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-start. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on jump-start

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!