jump-starts

present tense third-person singular of jump-start

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jump-starts 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
Verb
  • Castor oil contains something called ricinoleic acid, which stimulates smooth muscle (the small and large intestines each contain multiple layers) and can mimic the effects of a laxative.
    Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Jump-starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-starts. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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