as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
When choosing a pre-workout snack or meal, focus on incorporating carbohydrates for energy and protein to help kick-start muscle repair.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
The findings add pressure to the UN’s COP30 climate summit this month, where countries will debate how to kick-start and finance faster action to rein in global warming.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
On the next shift, Kirill Kaprizov stole the puck from Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais at the blue line to kick-start a 2-on-1 rush.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
This is a good idea, because their energy and feedback might kick-start things into action.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
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Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
The findings add pressure to the UN’s COP30 climate summit this month, where countries will debate how to kick-start and finance faster action to rein in global warming.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
On the next shift, Kirill Kaprizov stole the puck from Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais at the blue line to kick-start a 2-on-1 rush.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
This is a good idea, because their energy and feedback might kick-start things into action.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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The application jump-starts a city-approvals process, complete with public hearings, where the City Council would have the final say over what can and can’t be built.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The United States is preparing to take control of tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil as part of a sweeping, three-phase strategy aimed at stabilizing the country, jump-starting its economy and steering toward a political transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Can some late-career playoff magic resurrect that value?—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Afterward, the situation in Iran only got worse, and now Tehran seeks to stanch the bleeding by resurrecting him again.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The top-two seeds in the AFC haven’t won a playoff game since their last Super Bowl triumph, with the Denver Broncos (2015) and New England Patriots (2018) hoping to end a drought that will rekindle the magic of their glory days.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first of five installments introduces audiences to the series' hero — New York police officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) — who has traveled to Los Angeles hoping to rekindle a romance with his estranged wife, Holly.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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With Charlotte City Council’s recent approval of a $25 million renovation, the facility is preparing for a significant transformation that city officials hope will revitalize an attraction that has faced constant challenges since its doors opened in 2010.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ellison has focused on revitalizing CBS News since becoming CEO, installing The Free Press founder Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief in October.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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