KICK-STARTED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

kick-started

verb

past tense of kick-start

as in jump-started

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Later in the third quarter, Isaiah Marshall jump-started a KU drive with a 42-yard completion to Nahzae Cox, only for the possession to stall at the Arizona State 26.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
His last win was for Green Book in 2018, which jump-started that movie’s run to the Best Picture Oscar win.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of jump-started

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Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Among the moments resurrected for the movie was a monologue in which Hansen explained his pitch for the show to a fan on an airplane.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrected

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The movie is considered one of the most popular, impactful and acclaimed films of the ‘90s and helped jumpstart Tarantino’s career, quickened Jackson’s rise to fame after Jurassic Park the year prior and revitalized Travolta’s career.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs have revitalized their downfield passing game this season.

— Sam McDowell October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of revitalized

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Shift rejuvenated the Silver Shadow by swapping out its original engine and drivetrain for the motor, electrical systems, and 75 kWh battery pack from a 2016 Tesla Model S.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
George Kittle offered up a new nickname for him and fullback Kyle Juszczyk tied to the 49ers’ rejuvenated rushing attack.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of rejuvenated

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Layton was reportedly blue and limp, and Ryker had no heart rate and had to be resuscitated.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Coates collapsed while waiting to clean an American Airlines aircraft and couldn’t be resuscitated, according to the union.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of resuscitated

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