as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
To kick-start the program, Teller wanted to create an instant harbor by burying, and then detonating, five thermonuclear bombs in an Indigenous village in coastal northwestern Alaska.
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The Conversation, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
To kick-start the program, Teller wanted to create an instant harbor by burying, and then detonating, five thermonuclear bombs in an Indigenous village in coastal northwestern Alaska.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Economists had believed that an unusually large jump in tax refunds would kick-start spending at the start of the year.
—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
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The Conversation, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
To kick-start the program, Teller wanted to create an instant harbor by burying, and then detonating, five thermonuclear bombs in an Indigenous village in coastal northwestern Alaska.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Economists had believed that an unusually large jump in tax refunds would kick-start spending at the start of the year.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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While water is traditionally used in Spain, especially large in paellas, Andrés recommends using stock when making the dish at home for a jump-start on the depth of flavor.—
José Andrés,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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For better texture, use the microwave to jump-start the cooking process, then finish in the oven or on the stovetop for that crispy exterior.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Born into a family of restaurateurs, twins Margot and Félix Dumant are on a quest to resurrect the traditional Parisian bistro, a concept some think is an endangered species in a fast-changing restaurant scene.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The most ambitious bar — squarely on the corner of Pratt and Trumbull — resurrected the Coach’s name, the third downtown sports bar to take that name since the 1990s.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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At the very least, rekindle connections once a year to wish a happy new year or to check in over the summer about vacation plans.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The plan should also focus on revitalizing underutilized areas, including commercial corridors and downtown, while maintaining neighborhood stability.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Petco Park was built to stimulate and revitalize parts of downtown.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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