as in to jump-start
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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 kick-start
The group will not land on the moon’s surface, but the flight is meant to kick-start a new era of lunar exploration, paving the way for a moon landing in the coming years.
—
Denise Chow, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
The team hopes to bring Juici Patties to California’s thriving food scene and kick-start another expansion effort.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Other brands like Saucony will be hosting morning runs to kick-start the day.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2019, with leadership from the Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Housing Trust – and a $5 million kick-start from Disneyland Resort – the city converted a former motel into permanent supportive housing for veterans and essential workers.
—Lucy Dunn, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kick-start
Denise Chow, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
The team hopes to bring Juici Patties to California’s thriving food scene and kick-start another expansion effort.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Other brands like Saucony will be hosting morning runs to kick-start the day.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
In 2019, with leadership from the Orange County Business Council and the Orange County Housing Trust – and a $5 million kick-start from Disneyland Resort – the city converted a former motel into permanent supportive housing for veterans and essential workers.
—Lucy Dunn, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kick-start
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
Verb
-
That’s partially due to bandleader Caspian Honeywell’s time on the circuit in the defunct anarchist group Blackbird Raum, who jump-started the folk-punk movement almost 20 years ago.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Google, Runway and former TikTok majority owner ByteDance have all released new models in 2026, seeking to jump-start a market of creators using AI tools to vomit massive amounts of entertainment over the more limited, painstaking work of traditional shoots and studios.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In a single year, he was named a first-team All-American, won the Heisman and beat his hometown team, the Miami Hurricanes, in the College Football Playoff National Championship en route to resurrecting Indiana’s football program.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Funny Or Die Approved—In partnership with The Stand Comedy Club, Funny Or Die is resurrecting their legendary live comedy legacy – think the spirit of the original epic Oddball Festivals, back, and blessed by the comedy gods themselves.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
There might be a few adjustments to the job that could rekindle your interest.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Tom, who’s aggressive and attempting to rekindle fan interest by being honest and direct, is aiming for the Twins to play competitive baseball games in September, a lofty goal that could be waylaid by a makeshift bullpen.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
For Paramount, the road ahead will be paved with key management and strategic decisions, as well as a herculean effort to revitalize two media giants that have often struggled to navigate the streaming era.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Both works come from the collection of Craig Robins, the property developer and arts patron most famous for revitalizing the Miami Design District.—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
