as in stimulates
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-starts
This jump-starts the softening process.
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Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
The airport also offers complimentary jump-starts, air for tires, lock-out, snow dig-out, and lost vehicle location service.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The application jump-starts a city-approvals process, complete with public hearings, where the City Council would have the final say over what can and can’t be built.
—Rose Evans
january 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Something jump-starts inside her.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The record-scratch startle that jump-starts the dramatic arc occurs when Eleanor (Squibb) is trying to figure out what to do with herself at a Manhattan Jewish community center after recently relocating from Florida.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Turn them into a breakfast that jump-starts your day and cuts down on food waste.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
The airport also offers complimentary jump-starts, air for tires, lock-out, snow dig-out, and lost vehicle location service.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The application jump-starts a city-approvals process, complete with public hearings, where the City Council would have the final say over what can and can’t be built.
—Rose Evans
january 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Something jump-starts inside her.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The record-scratch startle that jump-starts the dramatic arc occurs when Eleanor (Squibb) is trying to figure out what to do with herself at a Manhattan Jewish community center after recently relocating from Florida.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Turn them into a breakfast that jump-starts your day and cuts down on food waste.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jump-starts
stimulates
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Lion’s mane stimulates nerve growth factor and neurogenesis, enhances memory, focus, clarity and mood, and chaga mushrooms can enhance physical performance, oxygen utilization and give an endurance boost.—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Initially, coffee may cause a temporary increase in blood pressure because caffeine stimulates the nervous system.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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“Jump-starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-starts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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