kick-started

verb

past tense of kick-start
as in jump-started

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-started
  1. jump-started
  2. resurrected
  3. revived
  4. revitalized
  5. rejuvenated
  6. resuscitated
Verb
  • With Chicago already ahead 4-1, Peters jump-started an eight-run rally with a two-run homer off Justin Sterner in the seventh inning.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of jump-started
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  • Still, some senators have sought reassurances the fund won't be resurrected in some form.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • While the House rejected one pilot program, the idea has merit and should be resurrected.
    — Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of resurrected
Verb
  • The controversial plan also revived longstanding criticism of Infantino’s leadership style.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Oregon State Police then matched Watson’s DNA from the blood at the 2020 Georgia riot, which revived the FBI’s investigation.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Definition of revived
Verb
  • Thirty-odd years after Communist rule collapsed in eastern Europe, Budapest finally feels revitalized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The world’s fourth-largest economy, according to one count, also enjoyed booming business output as a flood of venture capital revitalized the state’s tech industry.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of revitalized
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  • However, the power demands of AI and the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war have rejuvenated interest in green energy.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • MaryAnne said the responsibility of having and training the service dog has rejuvenated Sal, 75.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of rejuvenated
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  • Once a patient is resuscitated with fluids and blood products at a medical facility, aggressive antibiotic treatment usually follows.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Evers had initially declined to endorse in the race, but threw his weight behind Crowley and resuscitated his bid to lead the swing state known for razor-thin election margins, where appealing to moderate and independent voters is crucial.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of resuscitated
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