as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
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.
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Lucy Dunn, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
These oats not only pack in 60 percent more protein than regular oats (which have 10 grams per ⅓ cup serving) but are also a great source of fiber and carbs to help kick-start your day.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Rangers have yet to approach Panarin about NMC In order to kick-start that process, the Rangers must begin by selling off veterans who aren’t part of the long-term vision.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The free preview party Monday night will kick-start festival buzz and give attendees a broad overview of the festival’s schedule, offerings and structure.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Lucy Dunn, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
These oats not only pack in 60 percent more protein than regular oats (which have 10 grams per ⅓ cup serving) but are also a great source of fiber and carbs to help kick-start your day.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Rangers have yet to approach Panarin about NMC In order to kick-start that process, the Rangers must begin by selling off veterans who aren’t part of the long-term vision.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The free preview party Monday night will kick-start festival buzz and give attendees a broad overview of the festival’s schedule, offerings and structure.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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Jones jump-started his bid with a $10 million check of his own.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For this season, Claesson jump-started Meeks’ development by naming her a captain.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Overlooking the white-sand beaches on the Florida Panhandle, Jon Sumrall and Buster Faulkner first hatched their plan to resurrect the Gators.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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My shower was halfway resurrecting.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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After stints with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, Darnold was able to rekindle his career in Minnesota, leading the Vikings to a 14-win season last year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Beginning on Sunday, the temporary gridiron will play host to many of the NFL’s biggest names in another attempt to rekindle interest in its annual All-Star event.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Vrabel, who also won Coach of the Year with the Tennessee Titans in 2021, steered the Patriots to a 14-3 record and a berth in Super Bowl LX in his first season on the job, revitalizing the storied franchise following back-to-back 4-13 campaigns.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Taking over the corner space at 42 Leighton Road, the Palace Hong Kong store draws inspiration from Tai Kwun, the former police station compound that’s been revitalized as a cultural hub.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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