as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Economists had believed that an unusually large jump in tax refunds would kick-start spending at the start of the year.
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Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Scientists have found a full set of life-building molecules in a nearly pristine asteroid sample, and the discovery suggests that the necessary ingredients to kick-start the evolution of life on Earth may have come from a celestial-body delivery.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
One reason is to kick-start Senate action on legislation the House passed 116-0, Andrade’s HB 593, to prohibit the sort of intrigue that diverted the $10 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
To kick-start spring cleaning, check out storage options like a classy wood bench that conceals extra pillows, gardening equipment, and sports equipment, and a no-nonsense deck box with a lock to keep contents secure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
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Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Scientists have found a full set of life-building molecules in a nearly pristine asteroid sample, and the discovery suggests that the necessary ingredients to kick-start the evolution of life on Earth may have come from a celestial-body delivery.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
One reason is to kick-start Senate action on legislation the House passed 116-0, Andrade’s HB 593, to prohibit the sort of intrigue that diverted the $10 million.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
To kick-start spring cleaning, check out storage options like a classy wood bench that conceals extra pillows, gardening equipment, and sports equipment, and a no-nonsense deck box with a lock to keep contents secure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
Verb
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Reaves’ return hasn’t fully jump-started the offense as the guard regains his rhythm after a left oblique strain that sidelined him for four weeks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The duo had jump-started the AI-for-Erdős craze late last year by prompting a free version of ChatGPT with open problems chosen at random from the Erdős problems website.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Marcus Smart resurrected his career as a tenacious defender at 32 years old.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Her death doesn't stick, as she is quickly resurrected.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also written by Pella, Peaking follows a couple’s attempts to rekindle the spark of their relationship by searching for a threesome at a remote music festival.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And if successful, Dodd Stadium could become part of a growing effort to revitalize eastern Connecticut as the region seeks to build on a wave of new jobs and development spurred by growth in the region’s manufacturing industry.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The film was a hit, revitalizing the franchise for a new era, with two sequels following.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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