Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-started
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That’s partially due to bandleader Caspian Honeywell’s time on the circuit in the defunct anarchist group Blackbird Raum, who jump-started the folk-punk movement almost 20 years ago.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Houston went 3-0 in Mills’ three starts, which jump-started a nine-game winning streak to end the regular season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Moody was cooking, especially after Tramon Mark and Pope — who scored 30 points on senior night — resurrected their team with six consecutive free throws to force overtime after each both were fouled while shooting a 3-pointer.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Captain Anže Kopitar has been revitalized of late, but was still on track for several career lows and has already missed a career-high 15 games, similar to the 13 for which Trevor Moore was unavailable.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this season, Marchment struggled mightily — and seemed plenty unhappy — with the Seattle Kraken, but his trade to the Blue Jackets in late December revitalized his season.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ertz has rejuvenated his career during the past two seasons but his days with contenders could be over.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Power of Solo Travel Travel, especially solo travel, has always rejuvenated me.—
Robin Allison Davis,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sandy died, his mother said, and was resuscitated through chest compression and CPR by Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Deputy Abimael Hernandez.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Kick-started.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-started. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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