KICK-START Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

kick-start

verb

Definition of kick-start

as in to jump-start

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Recent Examples of kick-start The Scoop Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange has revamped derivatives trading rules in a bid to attract more foreign investors and increase liquidity, as the bourse looks to kick-start trading activity in the wake of the Iran war. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Get a caffeine kick-start at Birdies Coffee + Bakery, then head to Commons Grounds for a delicious brunch. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 The former All-Star catcher notched three hits, a homer and three RBIs to kick-start the Jays’ largest offensive output in more than 40 days. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The author will kick-start a new dystopian romance series, titled The Cinderlands Saga, next year. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick-start

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start

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Then-first lady Jill Biden pursued similar efforts to jump-start women's health research, and Biden officials in November 2023 launched their own White House effort intended to coordinate a cross-government response to boost women's health.

— Dan Diamond, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
First-time offensive coordinator Sean Mannion must find a way to jump-start an often stagnant offense that could be missing as many as six Week 1 starters.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of jump-start

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Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Among the moments resurrected for the movie was a monologue in which Hansen explained his pitch for the show to a fan on an airplane.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrect

Verb

The $38 million overhaul is intended to reduce traffic accidents, make biking and walking safer, and revitalize the stretch of Route 44 through the central retail district.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Not so much because the 37-year-old Kelce is revitalized in his twilight years.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026