as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
Johnson, who was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions from 2022 to 2024, was hired in part to kick-start Williams’ career after a disappointing rookie season.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
The microbes still need a small amount of sulfuric acid to kick-start the process of breaking down the ore.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2025
Many people rely on a caffeine boost to kick-start the morning—but while coffee or tea may be an energizing way to start the day, drinking too much can backfire.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
As mentioned in The Briefing, after losing his first three league games of the 2021-22 season, a new defensive unit of Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel and Kieran Tierney helped kick-start their season.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
The microbes still need a small amount of sulfuric acid to kick-start the process of breaking down the ore.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2025
Many people rely on a caffeine boost to kick-start the morning—but while coffee or tea may be an energizing way to start the day, drinking too much can backfire.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
As mentioned in The Briefing, after losing his first three league games of the 2021-22 season, a new defensive unit of Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel and Kieran Tierney helped kick-start their season.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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For an offense that had struggled to generate the big play, Nicholas’ career day of 187 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches jump-started what was a lifeless offense the week prior against Temple.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Stock up your vanity with these staples, or get a jump-start on holiday shopping while deals last.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The new all-ages event space resurrected the store's tradition of hosting in-store live music events on Broad Ripple's main strip.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Russians understand that such substitutes are not the genuine articles, many have seen efforts to recreate sporting and cultural events as a patriotic effort to rekindle Russia's Soviet-era, which Russian President Vladimir Putin frequently references with nostalgia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Old friends might reappear to rekindle relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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The development team has ties to the Plaza’s ownership as work continues to revitalize the area and bring in new businesses.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, revitalizing a 55-year-old chain is not easy.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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